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Drill Down for Safety

2010 Webinar Series

The Safe America Foundation is pleased to offer a series of webinars as part of our 'Drill Down for Safety' national program. Through this program, Americans are demonstrating their level of preparedness by practicing various activities in September, which is National Preparedness Month.

In 2009, the Safe America Foundation held its inaugural 'Drill Down for Safety' program and in partnering with governmental agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, groups, families, and other stakeholders – over 400,000 Americans at 127 sites/cities in 24 states did a preparedness activity!

The webinar series typically are one hour webinars of 40 minutes of presentation followed by 20 minutes of questions and answers. The presenters are subject matter experts from public and private sectors. We look forward to your participation.

Please check back on this website, as we continually update it with new webinars.

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2010 Webinar Series

Overview on Safe America's Drill Down Program

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Bob Surrusco,The Safe America Foundation
Brit Weber, The Safe America Foundation

July 14, 2010

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Legal Ramifications in Dealing with Employees and Customers

Bob Surrusco,The Safe America Foundation
Harold Cohen, Dilworth Paxson
Eric Meyer, Dilworth Paxson

July 22, 2010

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Texting: a New 'Language' for Emergencies

Len Pagano, The Safe America Foundation
Dr. Rob Duncan, University of Missouri
David Sharpe, Digicell

July 29, 2010

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Planning Community & Corporate Drills; Measurements for Success

Scott Steelman, CNA Financial
Ed Tanzman, J.D., Argonne National Labs
Chuck Banks, Chuck Banks & Associates

August 5, 2010

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Medical Evacuation Planning & Surge Capacity

Brad Austin, US Medical Reserve Corps
Dr. Tom Esposito, Loyola University

August 12, 2010

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Incorporating at-risk populations in planning and drills

Jim Duncan, FEMA – Region V
Dr. Joxel Garcia, Ponce School of Medicine
Blythe Patenaude, Historically Black Colleges and Universities

August 26, 2010

Youth: Getting Them Involved; The STEP Program

Debby Dodge, USA Today
Chuck Saylors, National PTA
William Webster, FEMA – Region I – invited

September 8, 2010

Lessons Learned: Extending Drill Down for a Safe Community

Jack McKlveen, UPS
Len Pagano, The Safe America Foundation

October 21, 2010

2009 Webinar Series

Drills: Why and How to Plan for an Emergency

Tobias Mendelson
Mark Benthien

July 29, 2009

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Personal Emergency Planning and Preparation

Dennis Mileti
Bob Surrusco

August 5, 2009

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Protecting Employees: Legal Responsibilities

Tobias Mendelson
Harold Cohen
Gino J. Benedetti
Eric B. Meyer

August 12, 2009

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Creating Business and Community Drills

Brit Weber
Shane Stovall

August 19, 2009

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scheduled- Personal Emergency Planning and Preparation

Dennis Mileti
Bob Surrusco

August 20, 2009

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Critical Messages: How to Communicate

Frank Ranew
Dan Greenfield
Carla Shaw

August 26, 2009

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Preparedness for people with disabilities

Lex Frieden
Chander Jayaraman

September 2, 2009

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Safe America Podcasts

The Safe American Foundation has a variety of podcasts for you to view or download.

Safe America Foundation Retrospective

Here is a historical look at the Safe American Foundation and the programs that have impacted people across the nation and in other countries as well. The Safe America Foundation team and its partners profile some of the unique initiatives, projects, and collaborations.

Introduction to Drill Down for Safety

In 2009, Safe American Foundation began its inaugural '9/11 Drill Down for Safety' campaign. It was obvious that there was a need to reach out to new stakeholders across the nation to help them do emergency practice drills to be prepared for an emergency. The Safe America team and its partners began a grassroots efforts spreading across the nation resulting in over 400,000 people in 27 states at 127 sites/cities participating in the campaign by doing a preparedness activity in September! In response, more governmental agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, groups, families, and others have joined the campaign.

Safe America Foundation: Drill Down for Safety

This is a shorter version of 'Introduction of Drill Down for Safety' campaign that can easily be shared with others at your business, agency, group meeting, family meeting, and other events.

Pledge to Drill

Len Pagano, CEO of Safe America Foundation provides perspective on the importance for people to practice preparedness drilling, along with some tips.

How to use text messaging during an emergency

Uncle Joel's niece is worried as she watches on t.v. a large storm being reported. Using a cell phone, Caitlin texts Uncle Joe asking if he is okay, but he does not know how to text. Eventually, Caitlin shows Uncle Joel how to text.

Drill Down for Safety Volunteers

Volunteers share why it is important for people to be prepared by participating in the '9/11 Drill Down for Safety' campaign

Drill Down for Safety: Business

Erin shares why it is important for all business to practice drilling even in a small office such as this one! Here are some tips that can help you develop your practice drill.

Drill Down for Safety Public Service Announcement