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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 217 

Designating the week beginning May 20, 2007, as ‘‘National Hurricane 

Preparedness Week’’. 

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 

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; 

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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 

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States to assist them in preparing for the upcoming hurricane season: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) supports the goals of the President in pro3 claiming the week beginning May 20, 2007, as ‘‘Na4 tional Hurricane Preparedness Week’’; 

5 (2) encourages the people of the United 

6 States— 

7 (A) to be prepared for the upcoming hurri8 cane season; and 

9 (B) to promote awareness of the dangers 

10 of hurricanes to help save lives and protect 

11 communities; and 

12 (3) recognizes— 

13 (A) the threats posed by hurricanes; and 

14 (B) the need for the individuals of the 

15 United States to learn more about preparedness 

16 so that they may minimize the impacts of, and 

17 provide a more effective response to, hurricanes. 

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