National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2007, 29047-29048 [07-2582]

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 29047-29048]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2582]



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Part II





The President





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Proclamation 8146--National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2007



Proclamation 8147--World Trade Week, 2007



Proclamation 8148--National Maritime Day, 2007



Presidential Determination No. 2007-18 of May 9, 2007--Presidential 
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Sector Reform in Liberia


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 23, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8146 of May 18, 2007

                
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Each year, millions of Americans living in coastal 
                areas are faced with the hazards of hurricanes. As 
                hurricane season approaches, National Hurricane 
                Preparedness Week provides an opportunity to raise 
                awareness of steps that can be taken to help protect 
                our citizens, and their communities and property.

                Hurricanes can be devastatingly powerful and include 
                storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. To 
                reduce the potentially deadly effects of these storms, 
                it is imperative for people in hurricane-prone areas to 
                prepare for each type of hurricane hazard. Taking the 
                time to develop a family disaster plan, create a 
                disaster supply kit, and stay aware of current weather 
                situations can improve preparedness and help save 
                lives.

                My Administration is committed to strengthening our 
                Nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and 
                recover from these types of disasters. I've asked the 
                Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to find ways 
                to provide better assistance to those affected by 
                catastrophe. FEMA has enhanced coordination between all 
                levels of government during times of crisis and, along 
                with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
                Administration, is helping raise awareness about the 
                dangers of hurricanes. In addition, the Department of 
                Homeland Security and FEMA provide Americans with 
                important emergency preparation checklists and valuable 
                resources about what to do after a disaster at 
                ready.gov and fema.gov. By working together, citizens 
                and Federal, State, local, and tribal officials can 
                help safeguard lives and protect property.

                Throughout the hurricane season, we are also grateful 
                for the compassion, courage, and generosity of the 
                volunteers and first responders who stand ready to help 
                their neighbors in need. Their good hearts reflect the 
                character of our Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 20 through May 26, 2007, 
                as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon 
                government agencies, private organizations, schools, 
                and the media to share information about hurricane 
                preparedness. I also urge all Americans living in 
                vulnerable coastal areas of our Nation to take 
                appropriate measures and precautions to protect 
                themselves against the effects of hurricanes.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-2582
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