National Preparedness Month
WHEREAS, Michael Chertoff, the National Homeland Security Director, named September “National Preparedness Month” which creates a significant opportunity for every Alabamian to learn more about the ways to prepare for all types of natural and man-made disasters; and
WHEREAS, the official launch of National Preparedness Month took place at the United States Capitol building on September 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the coordinated and participatory efforts of federal, state, tribal and local governments, individual communities, private businesses and citizens are critical to the success of homeland security and the protection of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the great state of Alabama recognizes the need for our citizens to be prepared, alert and aware of threats to the security and safety of our communities; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal, state and local officials and the private sector are working to deter, prevent and respond to all types of emergencies; and
WHEREAS, these activities, along with active citizens, contribute to a level of preparedness that is critical to a secure homeland; and
WHEREAS, a citizen may review the Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign websites at www.ready.gov and www.llis.gov for more information; and
WHEREAS, we wish to honor local residents who are taking the initiative to prepare by being active as members of Citizen Corps Councils and the five Citizen Corps programs: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), Neighborhood Watch Program, Medical Reserve Corps and Five Corps:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2012 as
National Preparedness Month
in the state of the Alabama.
Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1st day of September 2012.
Governor Robert Bentley
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov