WHEREAS, the great State of Alabama recognizes the need for our state and its citizens to be informed, be involved, and be ready for any natural disaster, man-made disaster or terrorist act; and

WHEREAS, Be Ready Day, a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the Alabama Department of Homeland Security, was established in 2004 to promote individual, family, and community preparedness, and demonstrate the response capabilities of the State; and

WHEREAS, the Inaugural Session of Be Ready Camp, an educational program for youth that focuses on emergency preparedness and response training, was held September 11 through 14, 2006, at the U.S. Space Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, Citizen Corps is the ongoing citizen preparedness initiative for the State of Alabama that prepares citizens through training, awareness and education to protect individuals and communities against future disasters; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 14th, as

Be Ready Day

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 14th day of September 2006.

Governor Bob Riley