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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 217 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 217

 Designating the week beginning May 20, 2007, as ``National Hurricane 
                          Preparedness Week''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 24, 2007

Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Lott, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Nelson 
   of Florida, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. DeMint) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Designating the week beginning May 20, 2007, as ``National Hurricane 
                          Preparedness Week''.

Whereas the President has proclaimed that the week beginning May 20, 2007, shall 
        be known as ``National Hurricane Preparedness Week'', and has called on 
        government agencies, private organizations, schools, and media to share 
        information about hurricane preparedness;
Whereas, as hurricane season approaches, National Hurricane Preparedness Week 
        provides an opportunity to raise awareness of steps that can be taken to 
        help protect citizens, their communities, and property;
Whereas the official Atlantic hurricane season occurs in the period beginning 
        June 1, 2007, and ending November 30, 2007;
Whereas hurricanes are among the most powerful forces of nature, causing 
        destructive winds, tornadoes, floods, and storm surges that can result 
        in numerous fatalities and cost billions of dollars in damage;
Whereas, in 2005, a record-setting Atlantic hurricane season caused 28 storms, 
        including 15 hurricanes, of which 7 were major hurricanes, including 
        Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma;
Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that over 50 
        percent of the population of the United States lives in coastal counties 
        that are vulnerable to the dangers of hurricanes;
Whereas, because the impact from hurricanes extends well beyond coastal areas, 
        it is vital for individuals in hurricane prone areas to prepare in 
        advance of the hurricane season;
Whereas cooperation between individuals and Federal, State, and local officials 
        can help increase preparedness, save lives, reduce the impact of each 
        hurricane, and provide a more effective response to those storms;
Whereas the National Hurricane Center within the National Oceanic and 
        Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce recommends that 
        each at-risk family of the United States develop a family disaster plan, 
        create a disaster supply kit, secure their home, and stay aware of 
        current weather situations to improve preparedness and help save lives; 
        and
Whereas the designation of the week beginning May 20, 2007, as ``National 
        Hurricane Preparedness Week'' will help raise the awareness of the 
        individuals of the United States to assist them in preparing for the 
        upcoming hurricane season: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals of the President in proclaiming the 
        week beginning May 20, 2007, as ``National Hurricane 
        Preparedness Week'';
            (2) encourages the people of the United States--
                    (A) to be prepared for the upcoming hurricane 
                season; and
                    (B) to promote awareness of the dangers of 
                hurricanes to help save lives and protect communities; 
                and
            (3) recognizes--
                    (A) the threats posed by hurricanes; and
                    (B) the need for the individuals of the United 
                States to learn more about preparedness so that they 
                may minimize the impacts of, and provide a more 
                effective response to, hurricanes.
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