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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 579 

Designating the week beginning May 26, 2008, as ‘‘National Hurricane 

Preparedness Week’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MAY 22, 2008 

Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. MARTINEZ, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. 

SESSIONS, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. BURR, and Mr. NELSON of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Designating the week beginning May 26, 2008, as ‘‘National 

Hurricane Preparedness Week’’. 

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 2008 Atlantic hurricane season occurs in 

the period beginning June 1, 2008, and ending November 

30, 2008; 

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; 


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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, for 2008, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration announced that the outlook for the hurricane season was near to above normal, with a 60 to 70 

percent chance of 12 to 16 named storms, including 6 to 

9 hurricanes and 2 to 5 major hurricanes; 

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 far beyond coastal areas, it is vital for individuals in hurricaneprone 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 recommends 

that each at-risk family in the United States develop a 

family disaster plan, create a disaster supply kit, secure 

their house, and stay aware of current weather situations 

to improve preparedness and help save lives; and 

Whereas the designation of the week beginning May 26, 

2008, as ‘‘National Hurricane Preparedness Week’’ will 

help raise the awareness of the people 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) designates the week beginning May 26, 

3 2008, as ‘‘National Hurricane Preparedness Week’’; 

4 (2) encourages the people of the United 

5 States— 

6 (A) to be prepared for the upcoming hurri7 cane season; and 

8 (B) to promote awareness of the dangers 

9 of hurricanes to help save lives and protect 

10 communities; and 

11 (3) recognizes— 

12 (A) the threats posed by hurricanes; and 

13 (B) the need for the people of the United 

14 States to learn more about preparedness so that 

15 they may minimize the impacts of, and provide 

16 a more effective response to, hurricanes. 

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