BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMAT ION
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS:
Each year Georgians face the threat of severe weather events such as lightning, thunderstorms, floods, flash floods, hailstorms, and hurricanes, all potentially dangerous to life, health and property; and
WHEREAS:
In recent years Georgia has experienced record flooding, tornados and wildfires with urbanization and population growth increasing the potential for these storms to cause death and destruction; and
WHEREAS:
Severe weather events in Georgia have killed at least 3 52 people, including two in 2012, injured countless others, and caused substantial property damage in Georgia; and
WHEREAS:
It is vital that effective public education programs concerning severe weather systems and preparedness procedures continue for the benefit of all Georgians; and
WHEREAS:
Departments and agencies of the local, state and federal governments, along with volunteer and professional associations, the private sector, elected leaders and news media, are committed to informing Georgia citizens about safety and severe weather preparedness procedures so that they may better protect themselves, their families and their neighbors; and
WHEREAS:
The State of Georgia launched "Ready Georgia," a public awareness campaign to help Georgia's citizens understand the importance of emergency preparedness and provide them with the tools necessary to be prepared in the event of a weather-related or other emergency; now
THEREFORE:
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim the week of February 4-8, 2013, as "SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK" in Georgia, and encourage our citizens to become more aware of severe weather safety measures and to participate in the various awareness programs during the week, such as Family Preparedness Day on Monday, February 4, and the Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, February 6 .
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 27th day of December in the year of our Lord two thousand twe lve.
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