Secretary Napolitano Emphasizes Shared Responsibility for Readiness and Resilience [September 29, 2009]   [open pdf - 41KB]

"Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today marked the conclusion of National Preparedness Month by delivering a speech emphasizing America's shared responsibility for preparedness and stressing the important role that individuals play in building a national culture of readiness and resilience. 'When families are prepared--when communities stand together and stand tall--so does our nation,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'United, we send a powerful message to those that seek to do us harm: we cannot be broken, we are America--strong and resilient.'"