HR 9197

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution designating May 15-21, 2005, as "Hurricane
3	Preparedness Week" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, Florida is the most hurricane-vulnerable state in
6	the nation, and
7	WHEREAS, the greatest threat to life and property in
8	Florida is storm surge and inland flooding, and high winds and
9	tornados can affect the entire state, including inland and
10	coastal areas, and
11	WHEREAS, in 2004, Florida experienced the most active
12	hurricane season in its recent history, with five named storms
13	causing 123 fatalities and creating damage totaling more than
14	$42 billion, and
15	WHEREAS, it is vital that the state's citizenry and
16	numerous visitors remain aware of the potential hazards posed by
17	the occurrence of a hurricane, and
18	WHEREAS, an accurate knowledge of hurricanes and timely
19	forecasting are among the best methods of protection for the
20	public, and
21	WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Florida's citizens
22	that they take personal responsibility for the safety of
23	themselves and their families and property by developing a
24	disaster preparedness plan based upon their own needs, NOW,
25	THEREFORE,
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27	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
28	Florida:
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30	That the House of Representatives designates May 15-21,
31	2005, as "Hurricane Preparedness Week" in Florida, urges all
32	residents to increase their knowledge and awareness of the
33	hazards associated with hurricanes, and encourages individuals
34	and families to take stock of their disaster supply kits and to
35	replenish their supplies on Action Day, May 21, 2005.
36	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Florida's K-12 schools are
37	encouraged to educate their students on the importance of a
38	family hurricane preparedness plan and to provide educational
39	materials for such use.

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