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Proclamation 8519

Emergency Medical Services Week, 2010

President Obama proclaimed May 16-22, 2010 as Emergency Medical Services Week to honor EMS professionals and volunteers. The proclamation encourages Americans to observe the week with programs supporting local EMS workers and improving personal safety and preparedness skills.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 27919

Impact dates

  1. Emergency Medical Services Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 16 through May 22, 2010 as Emergency Medical Services Week
  • Encourage all Americans to observe this occasion with programs and activities to support local EMS workers and improve their own safety and preparedness skills

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • May 16-22, 2010 designated as Emergency Medical Services Week

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period May 16-22, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8519: Emergency Medical Services Week, 2010 · Executive Orders