National Preparedness Month, 2008

___________________________________________________________________

Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8282 of August 26, 2008

National Preparedness Month, 2008

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Preparedness Month, we underscore the
important responsibility Americans have to be ready for
emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities.

The Department of Homeland Security's Ready campaign
highlights preparedness steps, including having an
emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan,
and becoming informed about different types of
emergencies. After preparing themselves and their
families, Americans can take the next step and get
involved in helping to prepare their communities for
all types of emergencies. For more information,
citizens may visit www.ready.gov and citizencorps.gov.

During National Preparedness Month, we also honor our
Nation's police officers, firefighters, and emergency
personnel for their hard work and commitment to
protecting others. As first responders, they have
demonstrated the true meaning of heroism by taking
great risks to safeguard our communities, and all
Americans are grateful for their efforts.

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 September 2008 as National
Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the
United States to recognize the importance of preparing
for potential emergencies and to observe this month by
participating in appropriate events, activities, and
preparedness programs.

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