Digital scanning and backups online?

My post is not, strictly speaking, about using Snow Leopard. But that's what I'm using and this forum comes closest to my question.
The recent gas line explosion in San Bruno, CA (where houses were destroyed in a matter of seconds) made me think again about backing up all my paperwork, and pre-existing digital files, online for protection and global retrieval.
Using Snow Leopard with a Macbook Pro, (or Tiger 10.4.11 with an iMac), what would you recommend as scanner/feeder where I can just drop any regular sheet of paper into a slot and it automatically gets digitized?
What digitized format would you suggest I create: PDF, .doc, .odt. txt ?
And where should I store these files so that they are, at least, somewhat protected from hackers, and easily retrievable by myself?
Would you suggest I upload to google docs or some other kind of company that has a very good chance of being in business for the next ten years?
I have a broadband connection for uploading so at least I've got that but I know this project will take some time.
Thanks for your assistance with this important question that I think many of us mac owners are starting to think about.

Steve,
What your are looking for is a sheet feed scanner. These machines come with software to save in most convenient formats. These scanners are the most expensive.
This link could help you get started on your search.
http://printscan.about.com/od/printerscannertypes/a/scannertypes.htm
Off site storage also offers a huge selection of options. You could copy to CD or DVD and store in a safe deposit box. For online storage check this out:
http://www.macworld.com/article/142606/2009/09/online_backup.html

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