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Proc 8854ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8854

National Preparedness Month, 2012

President Obama proclaims September 2012 as National Preparedness Month, encouraging Americans to visit preparedness websites, join the National Preparedness Coalition, build disaster supply kits, and develop emergency plans. The proclamation references ongoing recovery from Hurricane Isaac and other recent natural disasters while promoting a 'whole community' approach to emergency management.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 55097

Impact dates

  1. National Preparedness Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2012 as National Preparedness Month
  • Encourage Americans to visit www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov
  • Encourage joining the National Preparedness Coalition
  • Encourage building disaster supply kits
  • Encourage developing and sharing emergency plans

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • September 2012 designated as National Preparedness Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Encouragement language ('I encourage') is non-binding; no mandates or resource allocations
  • Proclamation conflates policy discussion with ceremonial designation, but lacks substantive directives
Proclamation 8854: National Preparedness Month, 2012 · Executive Orders