September 01, 2009
BATON ROUGE –
Today, Governor Bobby
Jindal issued the
following Executive
Proclamation proclaiming
the month of September
as “Preparedness Month”
in the State of
Louisiana.
Proclamation on
preparedness month:
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WHEREAS, |
natural or man
made disasters
can happen at
any time; and |
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WHEREAS, |
wind, flood,
tornado or storm
damage can cause
the loss of
businesses,
homes, and even
lives, in
addition to a
significant
financial cost;
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WHEREAS, |
preparing to
prevent damage
during disasters
is just as
important as
being ready to
respond when any
type of natural
or manmade
disaster
strikes. |
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NOW, THEREFORE, |
I, Bobby Jindal,
Governor of the
State of
Louisiana, do
hereby proclaim
September 2009
as |
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PREPAREDNESS
MONTH |
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in the State of
Louisiana. |
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GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA
ATTEST BY THE GOVERNOR
Media Contacts:
Veronica
Mosgrove, GOHSEP
225-573-3718 /
225-358-5667
veronica.mosgrove@la.gov