This National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I encourage every American living in high-risk coastal areas to take proactive steps to protect their families, homes, and neighborhoods before disaster strikes.  Through staying informed and preparing for emergencies, we can reduce damage, safeguard lives, and recover more quickly from these dangerous storms. As we approach hurricane season, every person can take meaningful steps today by investing in property protections, creating emergency plans, , and assembling essential supplies.  Staying aware of storm forecasts and evacuation routes ensures that families are ready to act at a moment’s notice.  These simple efforts not only protect lives and homes—they also strengthen the resilience of our Nation for future generations.…