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Proclamation on National Preparedness Month, 2020
whitehouse.gov ^ | August 31, 2020 | President Donald J Trump

Posted on 08/31/2020 1:32:22 PM PDT by ransomnote

During National Preparedness Month, we pause to reflect on the importance of mitigating the effects of disasters and tragedies on our lives by devoting time and resources to being prepared.  As we observe National Preparedness Month this September, I encourage all Americans to take intentional, precautionary measures to ensure the resilience of their families, homes, communities, and businesses.

 

Over the last year, our Nation has endured and persevered through many threats.  Last week, hurricane Laura struck the Gulf Coast and affected the lives of millions in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi.  My Administration is monitoring Federal response efforts and coordinating with State and local authorities to provide aid to the affected areas.  In recent months, we have also responded to the coronavirus pandemic with unparalleled vigor and resolve, leveraging historic partnerships between the public and private sectors to produce and provide needed medical equipment and to develop therapeutics and a vaccine.  We remain committed to safely reopening our country while protecting the most vulnerable among us.  We have also faced wildfires, earthquakes, and storms, including a devastating weather system on Easter Sunday of this year that spawned more than 120 tornadoes in the southeastern United States.  Despite the unprecedented nature and scope of the challenges we have faced, the American people have remained resolute in their determination to overcome any adversity.  My Administration will continue to work with State, local, tribal, and territorial partners to ensure the country is prepared to meet any challenges that may arise.

National Preparedness Month is also an opportunity to reiterate our gratitude for the selfless service of the brave men and women who help prepare our Nation for disasters and take action when they strike.  Our first responders, critical infrastructure and other frontline workers, and disaster response volunteers often take great personal risks to perform their duties.  These patriots are essential to the security of our Nation, and we remain committed to supporting them in their mission.

Promoting a culture of resilience through preparedness helps enable communities and individuals to take the preparatory actions necessary to overcome the threats and hazards that present themselves.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign, which can be found by accessing Ready.gov, can help all Americans prepare for crisis situations.  This easy-to‑use response can help individuals and families create an emergency fund for unexpected expenses, set up a designated shelter area within a home, subscribe to local emergency alerts on mobile devices, and determine a reliable out-of-town contact during times of crisis.  By taking these steps, people can mitigate damage and speed up recovery efforts across the country when disaster strikes.

During National Preparedness Month, I encourage all Americans to adopt a proactive mindset and take the necessary steps to prepare their families and communities to withstand and recover from unexpected events.  We cannot always know when the next crisis will occur, but we can know that we will be prepared by committing ourselves to a culture of resilience.

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 2020 as National Preparedness Month.  I encourage all Americans, including Federal, State, tribal, and local officials, to take action to be prepared for a disaster or an emergency by making and practicing their emergency response plans.  Each step we take to become better prepared makes 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
thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.

DONALD J. TRUMP


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1 posted on 08/31/2020 1:32:22 PM PDT by ransomnote
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To: ransomnote

Way ahead of ya, Prez.


2 posted on 08/31/2020 1:35:50 PM PDT by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL!)
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WHERE is Pelosi (the rest of the leftist circus’s legislative bill)

TO HAVE ALL MEDICAL equipment/drugs/materials in future
MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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NON-EXISTANT.

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3 posted on 08/31/2020 2:29:04 PM PDT by elbook
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To: ransomnote; Tilted Irish Kilt; greeneyes; Diana in Wisconsin; CottonBall; Roman_War_Criminal; ...

Prepper ping

Interesting that he’s doing this with the election coming up in two months.

We still have a month or so to prep. I think by Oct we will have run out of time. If you’re not ready by then, it’s going to be too late.

It may be possible to get some stuff, but I suspect shelves will be pretty bare by then.


4 posted on 08/31/2020 2:31:38 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.)
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To: metmom

September is national prep month every year.

Here on the Oregon Coast a lot of the prep talk by emergency management is for the great earthquake and tsunami.

All the panic buying we saw locally for the Wuhan showed that nobody had prepped for the big one which will shut down everything instantly. No months of buying stuff to catch up like there was with the Wuhan Bio Weapon


5 posted on 08/31/2020 4:40:46 PM PDT by Cold Heart (Legalize Hydroxychloroquine)
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To: Cold Heart

I realized that about Sept after I posted my comment.

However, it’s timing is still providential.


6 posted on 08/31/2020 4:45:55 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.)
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To: metmom

Didn’t he do the same thing last year? September is generally National Preparedness Month, IIRC.


7 posted on 08/31/2020 5:00:20 PM PDT by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: greeneyes

So I have learned.

Not living in an area that is prone to need preparedness for natural disasters (like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc, I guess it never made it onto my radar.

It would actually make more sense for it to be in say, about March. That would be just before tornado season in the mid west and the beginning of hurricane season in June.

Since Sept is usually peak hurricane month, it seems a little after the fact to tell people to be prepared when you are at a time of needed peak preparedness.


8 posted on 08/31/2020 5:26:55 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.)
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To: metmom

1. Pallet of water
2. Cleaning supplies
3. Propane gas tanks for grill
4. Rice (while you still can get it)
5. Generators
6. Sugar
7. Powdered Milk (this doesn’t expire)
8. Supplement shakes you can mix w/water
9. Vitamins/Meds
10. Spam?


9 posted on 09/01/2020 6:27:34 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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To: ransomnote

Home defense


10 posted on 09/01/2020 6:29:35 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (#openupstateny)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Salt.


11 posted on 09/01/2020 8:28:31 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Oats are good to add. They are very nutritious.

There are other good grains too that work well and as whole grain, they keep years.

Also, first aid supplies, toiletries, canned soups are good. They are a meal in themselves and often very high in salt.

Gardening stuff and canning supplies are good as you can put up your own food.


12 posted on 09/01/2020 8:31:36 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.)
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To: ransomnote

Preparedness is white aggression.


13 posted on 09/02/2020 9:59:25 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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