I love the forced analogies here.
DHS: Minor League Baseball and Boy Scouts Step Up to the Plate to Encourage Families to Prepare for Emergencies
Minor League Baseball and the Boy Scouts of America are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign for the fourth consecutive year to educate and encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. Forty-nine baseball teams are joining many local Boy Scout councils in stepping up to the plate and encouraging fans to prepare for all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.*
Boy Scouts and community organizations will distribute emergency preparedness brochures throughout the 2007 season at team-sponsored Ready Nights across the country. The brochures and educational materials are available at www.ready.gov and provide valuable information to help individuals and families prepare for emergencies. Teams will also feature the Ready public service announcements on their scoreboards and in game programs.
“Like baseball, preparing for emergencies takes practice,†said Mike Moore, president and CEO of Minor League Baseball. “Our organization is proud to be part of Homeland Security’s efforts to educate Americans on how to prepare for emergencies through the Ready Campaign.â€
Local Boy Scouts taking part in this effort can work toward earning their Emergency Preparedness merit badge and a Good Turn for America Award, which fosters joint community service projects between the Boy Scouts and organizations like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.