From the Director’s Desk

Congratulations to Lycoming on their one-year Safe Communities anniversary

Being designated as a Safe Community is no easy task. A community must demonstrate, through a rigorous application process, that they are dedicated to the safety of all its citizens. Often it takes a year or more to complete the process including an international site visit.

The Safe Communities America network and communities around the world consists of communities that have demonstrated leadership in safety promotion and injury prevention. Each community has made an investment to ensure that their community is a safe place to live, work and visit.

It is quite an honor to be designated. In 2010, Lycoming County was the 201st community in the world to be designated. Lycoming County should be very proud of its achievement. And now Lycoming County is celebrating its one-year anniversary. You have continued to demonstrate your commitment to your citizens and your tradition of safety.

I encourage everyone in Lycoming County to continue to be a role model for other communities in Pennsylvania, in the US, and around the world. You have demonstrated what can happen if a community works together. Spread the word"

Donna Stein-Harris
Senior Director
Safe Communities America