National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025

President Donald Trump has proclaimed May 4 through May 10, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and encourage preparedness, especially in coastal and at-risk areas. He emphasizes the importance of having an evacuation plan and essential supplies, reflecting on past hurricanes like Katrina and recent ones such as Helene and Milton. Trump has also signed an Executive Order to enhance state and local authorities' roles in disaster resilience and response, aiming to streamline operations and improve community support, which may have legal and political implications by shifting more responsibility to local governments.