PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, lightning is the second greatest storm-related
killer in the United States, second only to floods; and
WHEREAS, lightning kills more people in the United States
than either tornadoes or hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, lightning inflicts devastating life-long, severe
injuries on more people than it kills; and
WHEREAS, the greatest threat from lightning is to those
outdoors; and
WHEREAS, [state's] enjoyable summer climate and
wealth of outdoor recreational activities make residents and
visitors more vulnerable to being struck by lightning; and
WHEREAS, [state's] lightning casualty rate is
disproportionately high based on the number of lightning
strikes when compared with other states; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of lightning casualties can be
avoided with the proper preventative actions; and
WHEREAS, the key to understanding the dangers of
lightning is through education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, NOAA's National Weather Service has proclaimed
Lightning Safety Awareness Week from June 24-30, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [governor name], as Governor of the
State of [state], do hereby proclaim the week of June 24-30,
2007 as
LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK
In the State of [state] and call upon all citizens, government
agencies, and civic organizations in the state to acquaint
themselves with the dangers of lightning and to take the
appropriate actions to minimize the risk of lightning deaths and injuries.
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