Safe America Prepared

Safe America Volunteers and Staff (l-r) Chuck Banks, Len Pagano, Scott Propp and Jeff Gordon were among those pleased at results of Safe America Task Force meeting in Chicago HQ of Motorola.

The 'key developments' include finalized plans for a multi-state 'drill
season' in September, with details to be shared June 24 at USA TODAY HQ and June 30 meeting at NBC in New York. For more details, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Safe America Foundation President and CEO, Len Pagano announced today the hiring of noted Michigan State University safety expert Brit Weber.  Looking to build on the success of the inaugural 2009 9/11 Drill Down for Safety campaign, Mr. Weber has joined Safe America as its Executive Vice President for Homeland Security and Preparedness Programs.

The Safe America Foundation is joining with corporate partners, community leaders and government agencies to be sure every American can practice being prepared. In our world of potential disasters, the greatest risk is not from the storm, the quake, the surge—or even an attack. The risk is each of us. 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.  Click here to view our Drill Down Map

As hurricane season again approaches, disaster preparation is very much on our minds—especially those of us who live and work near the coastal regions of our country. Disasters can take many forms—earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, snowstorms, even terrorist attacks, so preparation is important no matter where we live. As time passed after the terrorist attacks of 2001, we slipped into complacency.

When disasters pose an immediate threat and communities are asked to evacuate their homes, prepared families grab emergency kits and evacuate or make the decision to shelter in place. Take into consideration the odds of a long-drawn-out evacuation and plan for your family—and your pets.  Prepare for worst case scenarios to make sure that everyone is safe from harm and danger.