National Preparedness Month, 2017

Vol. 82

Tuesday,

No. 170

September 5, 2017

Part II

The President

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Proclamation 9632--National Preparedness Month, 2017

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 9632 of August 30, 2017

National Preparedness Month, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Preparedness Month, we bring attention
to the importance of readying ourselves for disasters,
both natural and man-made. We also take this time to
extend our sincerest gratitude to first responders, who
selflessly run toward danger to keep our Nation and its
people safe. We vow to support them and provide the
tools they need to save lives.

This year marks the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane
Sandy, which ravaged the Northeast; the 10-year
anniversary of the Enhanced Fujita (EF) level-5 tornado
that leveled 95 percent of the Greensburg, Kansas,
community; and the 25-year anniversary of Hurricane
Andrew, the most destructive hurricane in Florida's
history. And, this week we are especially mindful of
those affected by the catastrophic Hurricane Harvey,
which brought historic floods to Texas. While these
tragedies underscore our vulnerabilities, they also
remind us of our Nation's great resilience. In the
responses to each of these unexpected disasters, we
have seen the character of the American spirit--
courageousness, determination, and generosity.

This month we recognize that by educating the Nation on
how to prepare and respond to emergencies, we can save
countless lives. Unfortunately, fewer than half of
American families report having an emergency response
plan. While we never know when the next disaster will
strike, it is incumbent upon every American to be
prepared.

Americans can start today to improve our readiness for
the next disaster. The first steps include making and
practicing a family emergency response plan, creating
an emergency supply kit, and signing up for emergency
alerts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready
campaign outlines additional important and low-cost
measures Americans can take right now to protect their
family, pets, and property before a major disaster.
Together, we will create a stronger and safer Nation.

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 September 2017 as
National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans,
including Federal, State, and local officials, to take
action to be prepared for disaster or emergency by
making and practicing their plans. Each step we take to
become better prepared will make a real difference in
how our families and communities will respond and
persevere when faced with the unexpected.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.