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On the recordMay 24, 2012
This week, I encourage all Americans living in areas that could be impacted by a hurricane to prepare by creating an emergency supply kit, learning evacuation routes, and developing a family communications plan to help ensure loved ones can find one another before and after a severe storm.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Proclamation 8830—National Hurricane Preparedness Week

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