Safe Communities

Safe Communities America Designation

The Safe Communities America designation is awarded to communities that have demonstrated leadership in promoting safety, reducing injuries, and preparing their citizens for natural and man-made disasters.

The SAFE communities program is operated by the National Safety Council whose mission and vision are:

  • Mission - Educate and influence people to prevent accidental injury and death
  • Vision - Making our world safer

Goal of Safe Communities

The goal of the Safe Communities program is to:

  • To reach the greatest number of people
  • To reduce injuries and promote safety in local communities
  • With the highest level of impact

Getting Involved

Currently there are only three counties in the United States with the Safe Communities designation.

Who should be involved?

  • Business and service groups
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Citizen groups
  • Educational institutions
  • Emergency services
  • Government agencies
  • Law enforcement
  • Media
  • Medical associations
  • Public health groups
  • Public works
  • Safety advocates

Why Be a Safe Community

If that list looks familiar it is because that is the same involvement we have with SAFER Santa Rosa. The Real question is; Why would a community want to be a Safe Community?

  • Community pride
  • Feel you can make a difference
  • Opportunity to influence political, corporate, and community direction
  • Opportunity to participate in an international, national, community-based movement
  • To encourage people and families to move into their community
  • To reduce the incidence and cost of injury and promote health in their community (based on local data)
  • To save lives!
  • Want to improve the quality of life for yourself and your community

Expand & Promote

Add the Safe Communities designation to our great schools and quality of life and we have an economic draw as well as a sales pitch for local businesses.

What we need to do is expand and promote all the safety programs in our county. If you can add to this list, send an email SAFER Santa Rosa.