IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1092 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 6, 2022 
Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Ms. SHERRILL, Ms. ROSS, Mr. TONKO, 
Mr. CRIST, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. POSEY, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. 
MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. BABIN, 
Mr. LAWSON of Florida, and Mrs. FLETCHER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane 
Preparedness Week. 
Whereas the Atlantic and central Pacific hurricane season be-
gins June 1, 2022, and ends November 30, 2022, and 
the eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15, 
2022, through November 30, 2022; 
Whereas an average of 14 tropical storms develop per year 
over the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf 
of Mexico, and an average of 7 of these storms become 
hurricanes; 
Whereas in an average 3-year period, roughly 5 hurricanes 
strike the coastlines of the United States, which can re-
sult in multiple deaths, and 40 percent of which are typi-
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cally labeled ‘‘major’’ or ‘‘intense’’ category 3 hurricanes 
as measured on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale; 
Whereas millions of Americans face great risks from tropical 
storms and hurricanes, as 50 percent of Americans live 
along the coast and millions of tourists visit the oceans 
each year; 
Whereas the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the 3rd 
most active on record, included 21 named storms, con-
sisting of 7 hurricanes, 4 of which were category 3 or 
higher, and 8 storms made landfall in the United States; 
Whereas during a hurricane, homes, businesses, public build-
ings, and infrastructure may be damaged or destroyed by 
heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge; 
Whereas damage from a hurricane is usually substantial, as 
debris can break windows and doors, roads and bridges 
can be washed away, homes can be flooded, and destruc-
tive tornadoes can occur well away from the storm’s cen-
ter; 
Whereas experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration’s National Hurricane Center and the Na-
tional Weather Service agree that it is critical for all peo-
ple to know if they live in an area prone to hurricanes, 
to figure out their home’s vulnerability in the event of a 
storm surge, flooding, and heavy winds, and to develop 
a written family disaster plan based on this knowledge; 
Whereas between 1963–2012, inland flooding was responsible 
for a quarter of deaths associated with tropical storms 
and hurricanes in the United States; 
Whereas the National Weather Service recommends that 
when a hurricane threatens the United States, people in 
potential flood zones evacuate if told to do so, keep 
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abreast of road conditions through the news media, move 
to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water, de-
velop a flood emergency action plan, and do not attempt 
to cross flowing water in an automobile, because as little 
as 6 inches of water may cause one to lose control of the 
vehicle; 
Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-
tion provides more detailed information about hurricanes 
and hurricane preparedness via its website, https:// 
www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness; and 
Whereas National Hurricane Preparedness Week will be the 
week of May 1 through May 7, 2022: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Hurricane Preparedness Week; 
(2) encourages the staff of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration, especially the 
National Weather Service and the National Hurri-
cane Center, and other appropriate Federal agen-
cies, to continue their outstanding work of educating 
people in the United States about hurricane pre-
paredness; and 
(3) urges the people of the United States to 
recognize such a week as an opportunity to learn 
more about the work of the National Hurricane Cen-
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ter in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens 
about the potential risks of these storms. 
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