Sixth Plain Language Award Winner: Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Federal Emergency Management Administration
No-Gobbledygook Award Winner
Vice President Gore Presents Sixth No Gobbledygook Award to FEMA Employees
Vice President Gore presented the sixth plain language award to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for rewrites of several documents concerning winter and holiday safety. The ceremony was held in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on December 21. The award winners were Donald Jacks and Barbara Patasce.
FEMA won the award for three documents--winter safety preparedness, holiday decoration safety, and heater safety. Here's some before and after language from the Winter Preparedness Safety Tips pamphlet.
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Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Severe winter weather can be extremely dangerous. Consider these safety tips to protect your property and yourself.
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