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Safe Communities A worldwide initiative of the World Health Organization Safe Communities Designation Awarded to communities that have demonstrated leadership in promoting safety, reducing injuries, and preparing their citizens for natural and man-made disasters.
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Safe CommunitiesA worldwide initiative of
the World Health Organization
Safe Communities DesignationAwarded to communities that have
demonstrated leadership in promoting safety, reducing injuries,
and preparing their citizens for natural and man-made disasters.
Safe Communities
Over 250 Worldwide
59 in Canada
14 in the U.S.
2 in Pennsylvania
What is a Safe Community?
A community that comes together to promote safe
and healthy behaviors and
environments
Who belongs to a Safe Community?
Chambers of Commerce
Public Health Healthcare
Providers Law Enforcement Citizen Groups Schools
Business and Service Organizations
Government Agencies
Safety Advocates Social Service
Agencies
Why would a community want to be a Safe Community?
To reduce the number and cost of injuries To promote health and safety Community Pride To encourage people and families to move to their
community To make a difference To improve the quality of life for themselves and their
community
TO SAVE LIVES!
Safe Communities Erie:Where have we been?
Safe Kids Erie—In existence since 1991
July 2008—First Safe Communities meeting
2008-2009—Meetings to make plans and set priorities; mini-grant received from National Safety Council
Safe Communities Erie:Where are we now?
June 2010—Application accepted by WHO
September 9 & 10—Site review by WHO Safe
Communities representatives
October 30, 2010—Designation and signing
ceremony; will kick-off Safe Kids Conference
Safe Communities Erie:Where do we go from here?
Formalize structure and annual action plan
Quarterly meetings
Ongoing communication and participation with International Safe Communities partners
Safe Communities Erie
Vision:
Making Erie County
the Safest Community
in America
Safe Communities Erie
Mission:
To prevent injuries, save lives,
and make our community
a safer place to
live, work and play.
Long Term Goals
Reduction in deaths and injuries
caused by: Falls
Motor Vehicle Crashes
Poisoning (drugs)
Suicide
For More Information
Or to get involved, contact:Patty Puline
Injury CoordinatorErie County Department of Health
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