National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025

Proclamation 10931 of May 5, 2025

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, hurricanes destroy lives, striking some of
our Nation's most beautiful regions and leaving
devastation in their wake. National Hurricane
Preparedness Week is a time to raise awareness about
the dangers of these storms and encourage citizens in
coastal areas and inland communities to be vigilant in
emergency planning and preparation.

Hurricanes, storm surges, and flooding can wash away
homes and properties, but the greatest threat is the
loss of life, making readiness paramount. Those living
in at-risk areas should have a family evacuation plan
and a supply of non-perishable food, water, medicine,
batteries, and other essential items.

This August marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane
Katrina, which caused widespread destruction and loss
of life, leaving an indelible impact on the Louisiana
Delta and Mississippi Coast. Tragically, in the decades
since, other catastrophic hurricanes--most recently
Helene and Milton--have devastated communities and
shattered lives throughout our Nation.

In the aftermath of each storm, the intrepid American
spirit emerged. It was evident in the professionalism
and compassion of volunteers and organizations offering
aid, comfort, and temporary shelter--and in the
extraordinary resilience and strength of those left to
rebuild their lives. I witnessed this firsthand in
North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, where I met with
survivors and local leaders working tirelessly to
restore their communities.

I remain steadfastly committed to supporting hurricane
recovery efforts and ensuring that Federal resources
and tax dollars are allocated to American citizens in
need. I signed an Executive Order giving State and
local authorities a more significant role in
resilience, preparedness, and rapid-response efforts.
Local officials have the insight to make risk-informed
decisions, deploy resources, manage operations, and
eliminate ineffective bureaucracy so we can better
serve affected communities.

As hurricane season approaches, I urge every household
to recognize the dangers of severe weather, assess
their risk, and develop a comprehensive plan to ensure
disaster preparedness.

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 May 4 through May 10,
2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call
upon Americans living in hurricane-prone areas to
safeguard their families, homes, and businesses from
the dangers of hurricanes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand
twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.