National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2014

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 9132 of May 23, 2014

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Hurricanes can demolish towns, obliterate coastlines,
and devastate families. We cannot eliminate the threats
they pose, but with careful planning, we can better
protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities.
During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, America
fortifies our homes and businesses so that we are ready
long before these powerful storms make landfall.

My Administration works closely with State, local, and
tribal governments up and down our coastlines, helping
prepare for and respond to storms. We are building
partnerships with nonprofits and in the private sector,
including leading technology companies, which are
identifying innovative ways their platforms could
strengthen relief efforts and bolster communication
during emergencies. As the climate continues to warm,
hurricane intensity and rainfall are projected to
increase, and we expect sea level rise to make storm
surges more costly. That is why, last year, I issued an
Executive Order directing the Federal Government to
take coordinated action to prepare our Nation for the
impacts of climate change. In the years ahead we will
remain committed to increasing resilience, investing in
scientific research, and cutting red tape so we can
quickly send assistance where it is needed most.

It is also critical for individuals, families, and
businesses to prepare well in advance. As this year's
hurricane season approaches, Americans who live in at-
risk areas should assemble emergency supply kits and
create action plans--including where to go and routes
to follow if State and local officials issue an
evacuation order. Keep in mind that hurricanes and
tropical storms are not just coastal events; they can
produce damaging winds, catastrophic floods, and
tornadoes hundreds of miles inland from the center of
the storm.

Whether you live along a coastline, inland, or on one
of America's many islands, it is essential to know if
you are vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms.
Contact your local emergency management officials for
detailed information, and visit www.Ready.gov or
www.Hurricanes.gov/Prepare to learn what to do before,
during, and after a storm.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 25 through May
31, 2014, 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
twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.