[SMCARA] Fw: PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT: NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, 2007

[Larry E.Norris]

Larry E.Norris
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From: NPM
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 6:15 PM
Subject: PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT: NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, 2007


Dear Coalition Members,

The Ready Campaign is happy to share this great news!  Last night our 
President released the following proclamation declaring September 2007 as 
National Preparedness Month.   Here it is as we received it!  You can also 
find it on the White House website at 
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/08/20070830-4.html

Have a great holiday weekend!

Sincerely,
The Ready Campaign

THE WHITE HOUSE



Office of the Press Secretary



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For Immediate Release                            August 30, 2007





National Preparedness Month, 2007



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By the President of the United States of America



a proclamation





     National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about 
the importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage all Americans to 
better prepare their homes and communities for emergencies.



     Protecting America's homeland and citizens is the shared responsibility 
of the entire Nation.  Individuals can prepare themselves and their families 
for emergencies by taking simple steps such as organizing an emergency 
supply kit, making a personal preparedness plan, becoming informed about 
different threats, and getting involved in preparing their community.  These 
activities create a culture of preparedness and can help save lives.



     My Administration continues to improve our Nation's ability to prepare 
for emergencies.  The Department of Homeland Security is working with other 
Federal, State, and local government organizations, as well as the private 
sector, to prevent, respond to, and recover from all types of emergencies. 
Together, Americans can significantly enhance the level of national 
preparedness to further safeguard our communities and secure our homeland.



     This month is also an opportunity to pay tribute to America's first 
responders who put themselves at risk for the safety of their fellow 
citizens.  These brave police officers, firefighters, and emergency service 
personnel exemplify the compassion and commitment that help strengthen our 
country.  We will be forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.



     During National Preparedness Month, I encourage all Americans to get 
involved in their community's preparedness efforts.  Citizens may visit 
ready.gov and citizencorps.gov to learn more about emergency preparedness 
and ways to take action.



     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 2007 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 thirtieth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.







                             GEORGE W. BUSH