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Proc 9158ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9158

National Preparedness Month, 2014

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In simple terms

This proclamation declares September 2014 as National Preparedness Month, encouraging Americans to prepare for emergencies through family planning, disaster supply kits, and community readiness. It references existing administration initiatives including America's PrepareAthon! and the Climate Action Plan, but creates no new mandates, programs, or legal obligations.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 52945

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 52945

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Second national day of action for America's PrepareAthon!

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2014 as National Preparedness Month
  • Encourage Americans to recognize preparedness importance

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; September 2014 designated National Preparedness Month

Near term (90d)

  • September 30, 2014: Second national day of action for America's PrepareAthon! (pre-existing initiative)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding directives; purely hortatory language ('I encourage')
  • Climate change framing may draw partisan attention despite ceremonial nature
  • References to 'billions invested' and 'Climate Action Plan' describe past/completed actions, not new commitments
Proclamation 9158: National Preparedness Month, 2014 · Executive Orders