National Preparedness Month, 2019, 46869-46870 [2019-19365]

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 172 (Thursday, September 5, 2019)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 46869-46870]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19365]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 172 / Thursday, September 5, 2019 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 9919 of August 30, 2019

                
National Preparedness Month, 2019

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Since the early days of our Nation's history, Americans 
                have always demonstrated perseverance and determination 
                in the face of great challenges. Our Nation's efforts 
                to be prepared for whatever lies ahead have contributed 
                to our ability to consistently rise to the occasion 
                when adversity strikes. During National Preparedness 
                Month, we focus on promoting a culture of preparedness 
                to make our homes, businesses, communities, and Nation 
                more ready and resilient in the face of natural, 
                adversarial, accidental, and technological hazards. We 
                also honor and express our immense appreciation for the 
                brave first responders who risk their lives to help 
                others before, during, and after emergencies.

                During the last 2 years, Americans have faced some of 
                the most devastating natural disasters and emergencies 
                in our Nation's history. From the U.S. Virgin Islands 
                to the Hawaiian Islands, we have endured hurricanes, 
                wildfires, floods, blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes, 
                and other extreme weather and perilous events. Our 
                resolve as a Nation has been tested again and again. 
                More than 50 people lost their lives after record 
                rainfall and strong winds from Hurricane Florence 
                caused catastrophic flooding and structural damage 
                throughout the Carolinas. Hurricane Michael became the 
                strongest hurricane ever to hit the Florida Panhandle, 
                causing major damage to property and tragically taking 
                more lives. And California's Camp Fire, which took the 
                lives of more than 80 people and destroyed thousands of 
                homes, was the deadliest and one of the most 
                destructive wildfires in more than a century.

                In spite of these tremendous challenges, the American 
                people remain steadfast in their commitment to 
                overcoming any adversity. While Federal, State, local, 
                tribal, and territorial offices, as well as non-
                governmental organizations, coordinate with first 
                responders and emergency personnel before, during, and 
                after an emergency, the most integral part of an 
                effective recovery following a disaster is preparedness 
                at every level of government, in the private sector, 
                and especially among our citizens. Maintaining 
                readiness starts by having an emergency plan in place 
                before disaster strikes. Signing up for alerts sent to 
                mobile devices is crucial. These alerts provide 
                critical early warnings, enabling people to get to 
                safety before disaster strikes. An emergency fund can 
                help cover unexpected costs for basic needs like food, 
                water, lodging, gas, and insurance deductibles. It is 
                also crucial to designate an out-of-town contact person 
                that family members can call in case of an emergency. 
                And parents and guardians should talk with their 
                children about how to be prepared for unexpected 
                emergencies at home or at school. The Federal Emergency 
                Management Agency's Ready Campaign outlines simple, 
                cost-effective, and life-saving measures you can take 
                to prepare yourself, your family, and your property. 
                Taking these simple steps can make a big difference 
                during a crisis or natural disaster.

                This month, as Hurricane Dorian bears down on the 
                Florida coast, I encourage all Americans to take action 
                to be ready and resilient. While we cannot always know 
                when the next disaster or emergency will confront us, 
                we must remain ready. Together, we can ensure that all 
                Americans have the

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                information and resources they need to safeguard 
                themselves and their loved ones from crisis or 
                disaster.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 September 2019 as 
                National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans, 
                including Federal, State, tribal, and local officials, 
                to take action to be prepared for disaster or emergency 
                by making and practicing their emergency response 
                plans. Each step we take to become better prepared 
                makes a real difference in how our families and 
                communities will respond and persevere when faced with 
                the unexpected.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                fourth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2019-19365
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