President Barack Obama visits the National Response Coordination Center at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to monitor the latest on Hurricane Irene, Aug. 27, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Today, as cities and towns along the East Coast begin to recover from the destructive power of Hurricane Irene, we also reflect on the six year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Both storms remind us of the need to take precautions and be prepared before disasters strike. Ready.gov and Listo.gov are resources with easy-to-follow steps on how to plan ahead for disasters that might affect your area.
In a statement observing the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the President highlighted the importance of enhancing our preparedness efforts and the Administration's commitment to supporting communities as they rebuild:
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/08/29/president-obama-anniversary-hurricane-katrina
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