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Proc 9445ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9445

Emergency Medical Services Week, 2016

This proclamation designates May 15-21, 2016 as Emergency Medical Services Week to honor EMS professionals including EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, nurses, physicians, and supporting personnel. It encourages Americans to show support for local EMS providers and improve personal safety preparedness, but contains no binding policy directives, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 31477

Impact dates

  1. Emergency Medical Services Week begins

Key directives

  • proclaim May 15 through May 21, 2016 as Emergency Medical Services Week
  • encourage Americans to observe by showing support for local EMS providers
  • encourage Americans to take steps to improve personal safety and preparedness

Timeline

Immediate

  • ceremonial designation of EMS Week (May 15-21, 2016)

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9445: Emergency Medical Services Week, 2016 · Executive Orders