[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 173 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 45315-45316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19509]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 173 / Thursday, September 6, 2018 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 9779 of August 31, 2018

                
National Preparedness Month, 2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                National Preparedness Month is a time to focus our 
                attention on the importance of preparing our families, 
                homes, businesses, and communities for disasters that 
                threaten our lives, property, and homeland. During this 
                time, we also honor the brave men and women who 
                selflessly respond to crises and disasters, rendering 
                aid to those in need. These first responders, who work 
                tirelessly to safeguard our Nation and protect our 
                citizens, deserve our utmost gratitude and 
                appreciation.

                Over the past year, communities nationwide and across 
                the Territories have witnessed and endured damage from 
                multiple hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, 
                volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters. The 
                historic hurricane season of 2017 included three 
                catastrophic storms that made landfall within a month, 
                and was followed by a destructive series of wildfires 
                in California. Combined, these natural disasters 
                affected 47 million people and tens of thousands were 
                mobilized to provide aid, comfort, and assistance. We 
                are also especially mindful of those currently affected 
                by ongoing wildfires in California, Oregon, and 
                Colorado. In spite of tremendous challenges, the 
                resilience of the American people continues to prevail.

                Tragedies are somber reminders that preparedness is a 
                shared responsibility and that it is critical to 
                maintain readiness. All Americans can prepare for 
                potential disasters by developing and practicing a 
                family emergency response plan, assembling a disaster 
                supply kit, signing up for alerts on mobile devices, 
                setting aside emergency savings, and maintaining 
                adequate insurance policies for their homes and 
                businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's 
                Ready Campaign outlines other important steps to best 
                prepare for a major disaster.

                This month, I encourage all Americans to take the 
                opportunity to ensure they have an emergency response 
                plan in place and ready to be properly executed. 
                Emergencies and disasters test the resilience and 
                strength of families, communities, and our Nation. It 
                is impossible to avoid every challenge and threat, but 
                we can and must prepare for them. By doing so, we can 
                help protect our communities and save lives.

                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 2018 as 
                National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans, 
                including Federal, State, 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.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                third.
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