National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2011, 30493-30494 [2011-13166]

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30493-30494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13166]



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Vol. 76

Wednesday,

No. 101

May 25, 2011

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8679--National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2011



Proclamation 8680--National Safe Boating Week, 2011



Proclamation 8681--Armed Forces Day, 2011



Proclamation 8682--To Modify the Rules of Origin for the United States-
Singapore Free Trade Agreement, and For Other Purposes



Executive Order 13574--Authorizing the Implementation of Certain 
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                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 25, 2011 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8679 of May 20, 2011

                
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2011

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                National Hurricane Preparedness Week highlights the 
                importance of planning ahead to protect our families 
                and secure our communities and homes in advance of the 
                upcoming hurricane season.

                Hurricanes are powerful storms that can create severe 
                flooding, dangerous storm surges, high winds, and 
                tornadoes. The effects of these storms can be 
                devastating to entire communities and can have long-
                lasting consequences, including loss of life and 
                property. In addition to threatening coastal areas, 
                hurricanes significantly impact inland locations. Our 
                Nation has seen devastating hurricanes and storms, and 
                we must not let our guard down as we prepare for this 
                year's hurricane season. With tens of millions of 
                Americans living in coastal communities, preparation 
                can enhance our ability to respond to and recover from 
                any natural disaster we might face.

                Our Nation's weather forecasters at the National 
                Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National 
                Hurricane Center continue to improve the accuracy of 
                their hurricane forecasts. However, we cannot prevent a 
                hurricane from making landfall, and awareness of the 
                threat is not enough--we must translate this knowledge 
                into action, and work together to develop prepared and 
                resilient communities. My Administration recognizes 
                that we must move from a government-centric approach to 
                disaster management to a community-oriented approach 
                that includes all levels of government, the private 
                sector, volunteers, community and faith-based 
                organizations, and the public. A whole community effort 
                is needed to effectively prepare for, protect against, 
                respond to, recover from, and mitigate against any 
                disaster.

                During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, we 
                emphasize the need for individuals, businesses, 
                nonprofits, and families to prepare emergency plans, 
                create emergency supply kits, and learn evacuation 
                routes. More information on hurricane hazards and 
                details on how to secure buildings and belongings is 
                available at www.Hurricanes.gov/Prepare and 
                www.Ready.gov.

                America has seen the heartbreak a hurricane can leave 
                behind. By working together, government, private and 
                nonprofit organizations, emergency responders, and 
                private citizens can help save lives and reduce the 
                damage caused by these storms.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 22 through May 
                28, 2011, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I 
                call upon government agencies, private organizations, 
                schools, media, and residents in the coastal areas of 
                our Nation to share information about hurricane 
                preparedness and response to help save lives and 
                protect communities.

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

[FR Doc. 2011-13166
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