What makes a safe city?
By Whitney
By Whitney
When we think about the best places to live, each family probably uses different criteria.
Where can I earn a good living? How does the city rate for walkability? Are there cultural events I will enjoy? Is there a population of people who speak my native language? Are the schools good?
Here’s one that should matter to everyone: How safe is the city?
UL rated cities on criteria related to safety – accident prevention, accessibility to hospitals, laws and regulations that address smoking, helmet wearing and other safe behaviors. The list of Top Ten SAFEST Cities for families with young children is here:
- Boston
- Columbus, Ohio
- Louisville, Ky.
- Minneapolis, Minn.
- New York
- Portland, Ore.
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Tampa, Fla.
- Virginia Beach, Va.
Want to do more to make your community safer? Visit http://www.safecommunitiesamerica.org/ to learn about safety promotion and injury prevention.
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