Easiest way to preserve iPhoto Photos

Can someone tell me the easiest, most reliable way to make sure my iPhoto photos are safe. For example, if my computer and/or backup hard drive were stolen, is there a way to get my photos back? Should I use iDisk, iWeb, Picassa, or something like that? If so, would someone be able to offer a step by step process to help me do this? Thanks very much in advance to anybody who is able to help!

I have a Library of some 20k images about 55 gigs in size.
I may be a tad extreme but my photos are important to me and my family.
My Library lives on my iMac.
It’s Backed up to an external hard disk every day. This disk is permanently attached to the iMac. This back up runs automatically.
It’s backed up to a portable hard disk whenever photos are added. This hard disk lives in my car. For security, this disk is password protected.
It’s backed up to DVDs once a year, in the Autumn. These DVDs live across town in a relative’s home. Every year I replace last year’s disks with a new set, as protection against Disk Corrosion.
My Photos are backed up online. Personally I use SmugMug but there are many options including flickr. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size, or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you will need to pay.
Every couple of months I test the back ups to make sure they are working correctly. I use DejaVu</b
Regards
TD

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