National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8020 of May 19, 2006

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, private
organizations, public officials, and government
agencies will highlight the preparations necessary for
the new hurricane season that begins on June 1.

Last year, a record number of hurricanes caused
unprecedented devastation across an entire region of
our country. Our citizens along the Gulf Coast
demonstrated their strength and resilience, and
individuals across America revealed their compassion
and resolve by opening their hearts, homes, and
communities to those in need.

After these storms, Federal, State, and local
governments have worked to enhance our Nation's ability
to respond to large-scale natural disasters. The
Federal Government has conducted an extensive review of
preparedness and response efforts, and actions are
being taken at all levels of government to improve
communications and strengthen emergency response
capabilities.

To help individuals, families, and businesses prepare
for the future, the Department of Homeland Security
provides checklists and information on natural
disasters and other threats at ready.gov. By working
together, government, private entities, and civic and
charitable organizations can help increase preparedness
for this year's hurricane season.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2006,
as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon
government agencies, private organizations, schools,
media, and residents in the coastal areas of our Nation
to share information about hurricane preparedness and
response to help save lives and protect communities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
nineteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand six, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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