SAF President Len Pagano (left) joins PATCO Homeland Security Director Robert Only in posting a ‘Drill Down for Safety’ poster. Over 40,000 daily Philadelphia/New Jersey commuters saw this reminder during the recent campaign. Plans are in the works for a second year program and expansion to other metro cities’ transit lines. To learn more contact bsurrussco@safeamerica.org.
September 11, 2009 was the eighth year anniversary that recalled the horrors of 9/11/01. But, unlike the past seven 9/11s, this one included a national ‘preparedness drill season’ that mobilized more than 400,000 people in more than 27 states – with 127 practice drills occurring from coast-to-coast.
Just why this happened – and the spontaneity of the process – is a remarkable story.
More than 100 million people learned about being prepared for an emergency… thanks to Safe America’s ‘Drill Down for Safety.’ Over 400,000 people were involved in 2009… at 127 drill sites. Kudos to the Motorola and UPS Foundations… along with CNA and Liberty Mutual for making this year’s program such as success. Sign up now for 2010… and learn more about how you can be ‘prepared, not scared™.’ Visit www.safeamericaprepared.org.
We now know more about predicting catastrophes than ever, but we have not tested a communication or preparedness plan for our families and businesses in the event of a disaster. Preparing involves making a plan, preparing an emergency kit, and practicing family communications in the event of a disaster. Read More...
Chicago ‘Success Summit’ – Motorola’s Scott Propp, FEMA’s Janet Odeshoo, Jim Duncan, Jim Opoka and SAF CEO Len Pagano held a two-hour de-briefing with the Foundation’s national task force to review the success of the first ‘Drill Down for Safety’ campaign. A follow-up report – following a task force meeting on October 30 – will be posted on Safe America’s web site. To participate in plans for 2010, contact len.pagano@safeamerica.org.
Uniformity Joins Safe America Family – no, this is NOT the new Safe America volunteer uniform! But it is a sign of the newest member of Safe America – Uniformity, Inc. – and its parent firm, IPC International. IPC joined Safe America as a new member and plans to become active with the Chicago Council. To learn more about what uniformity can offer in the way of safety tools and kits, contact bsurrusco@safeamerica.org
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The Safe America Foundation understands the influence of social marketing for families by providing interactive educational and awareness programs for children. Raising Hands for Safety is the theme of the new SafeAmericaKids.org website. By participating in website activities, kids pledge to prepare themselves to make good decisions about safety and what to do in the event of an emergency or disaster.
