Good Afternoon, Katherine

Here is a draft proclamation for 2016 South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 29 through June 4. Please let me know if there’s anything else you need. Thank you! –Derrec

 

Proclamation By

Governor Nikki Haley

For 2016 Hurricane Preparedness Week

 

 

Whereas,      hurricanes possess powerful destructive forces that pose a serious threat to the lives and property of the citizens of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas,      hurricanes pose the greatest risk to the State of South Carolina during the six month period of June through November; and

 

Whereas,      storm surge, wind, flooding and tornadoes caused by hurricanes can adversely affect the lives of citizens along the coast and inland communities of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas,      the population of coastal counties has grown drastically since a hurricane directly hit the state of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas,      while the state continues its recovery from the Thousand Year Flood, many residents have never experienced the direct impact of a major hurricane, and may not fully understand the potential threat to life and property; and

 

Whereas,      residents can take steps now, prior to a potential disaster, to help themselves be better prepared for any emergency, including hurricanes.

 

Now, Therefore, I, Nikki R. Haley, Governor of the Great State of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 29 through June 4, 2016, as

                                                            

 

South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week

 

 

Throughout the state and urge all South Carolinians to join the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and local emergency managers in their efforts to encourage and foster hurricane preparedness.

 

 

 

 

 

Derrec Becker

Public Information Coordinator

South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Mobile: 803.530.2193 | Office: 803.737.8500

Online: scemd.org  |  Social: @SCEMD

Skype: SCEmergency

 

"South Carolina's emergency management program minimizes loss of life and property damage from all-hazard incidents."