Citizens, community organizations, business and industry, all levels of government and the media all are working together to make these communities safer places to live. It not only makes good sense economically, but it pays dividends that you can't calculate in dollars and cents. It saves lives. It saves suffering. It saves loss of property.
Prevention saves jobs.
Bottom line, prevention works. Project Impact isn't a government program. It's not about Federal funds. It's a partnership - not just with FEMA, but with partners throughout business, local government, law enforcement, medical personnel, fire services and on down the line. He has launched a comprehensive Livability Agenda to help communities across America grow in ways that ensure a high quality of life and strong, sustainable economic growth in the 21 st Century.