Whereas, Severe weather, in the form of thunderstorms, wind storms, floods and tornadoes are threats to the safety and welfare of all Michigan citizens; and,

Whereas, Each year in our Great Lakes State, countless people are injured or suffer property damage due to winter storms that bring extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow; and,

Whereas, All Hazards National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazardous weather information 24 hours a day; and,

Whereas, All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio in an All Hazardous radio network, broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards, both natural and technological; and,

Whereas, Our citizens should be aware of the potentially life-saving information broadcast over the NOAA Weather Radio; and,

Whereas, The National Weather Service offices serving Michigan and emergency management officials are cooperating to educate the public about the All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio network in Michigan; and therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, hereby proclaim the week of February 6, 2005, be known as All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio Awareness Week in Michigan and I urge all citizens to learn more about protecting themselves, their families, and their homes.