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Proc 8700ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8700

National Preparedness Month, 2011

This proclamation designates September 2011 as National Preparedness Month, encouraging Americans to recognize preparedness importance and work together on national security, resilience, and readiness. It references recent disasters (tornadoes, Hurricane Irene) and the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and promotes FEMA's Ready Campaign and volunteer programs, but contains no binding directives, funding allocations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 54919

Impact dates

  1. National Preparedness Month ends

  2. National Preparedness Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2011 as National Preparedness Month
  • Encourage Americans to observe month by working together to enhance national security, resilience, and readiness

Timeline

Immediate

  • September 2011 designated National Preparedness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy mechanisms or funding attached to proclamation
  • Vague 'encourage' language lacks enforcement or accountability
  • Promotional references to websites (Ready.gov, Listo.gov, Serve.gov) are informational, not directive
Proclamation 8700: National Preparedness Month, 2011 · Executive Orders