Emergency
Preparedness Plan
Emergency
Preparedness Kit
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Emergency Preparedness BSA:
Emergency Preparedness Award
When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a
completed application is submitted to the council. Upon approval, an
Emergency Preparedness pin is awarded. The pin may be worn on
civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket
flap. The award may be earned more than once; for instance, as a
young person advances through the ranks and is capable of more
complex preparedness activities, but only one pin may be worn.
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emergency activities carried out by Scouting units must be
appropriate for the ages and abilities of the young people
involved. Units should participate only under the
supervision of their own leaders, and plans for unit help
must be coordinated with community agencies responsible for
disaster preparedness. |
- Participate in creating an emergency plan for
your home and for your troop or team's Scouting activities. Be
sure you know the details of both emergency plans.
- Earn the First Aid or the Emergency
Preparedness merit badge.
- With your troop or team, including its adult
leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training
conducted by community emergency preparedness agencies.
Unit Volunteer Scouter Requirements
This award is available to all registered Scouters
who serve a unit, including all leaders and committee members.
Do any three of the following:
 | Develop an emergency preparedness program
plan and kit for your home and be sure all family members know
the plan. |
| Participate actively in preparing an
emergency plan of action for your Scouting unit meeting place.
(This includes all locations where you might have a meeting.) |
| Put together a unit emergency kit to be kept
at your unit meeting location. (This includes all locations
where you might have a meeting.) |
| Take a basic first aid/CPR course, or
participate as an active volunteer in a community agency
responsible for disaster preparedness. |
Council/District Volunteer Scouter Requirements
Do any three of the following:
| Develop an emergency preparedness program
plan and kit for your home and be sure all family members know
the plan. |
| Take a basic first aid/CPR course. |
| Participate as an active volunteer in a
community agency responsible for emergency disaster
preparedness. |
| Participate actively in developing an
emergency preparedness program for a council or district
activity. Example: a camporee, Scouting show, fun day, etc.
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Resources
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http://www.ready.gov |
| Local chapter of the American Red Cross (emergency
procedures and training) |
| Other local disaster relief agencies |
| Local law enforcement agencies (McGruff and other safe kids
programs) |
| For youth requirements and electives, see the program book
for that rank or part of the Scouting program. |
Program Items
All Emergency Preparedness BSA items are available
to local councils as Supply items, though the National Distribution
Center.
| Emergency Preparedness BSA pin, No. 00540
(civilian wear/uniform, centered on left pocket flap). Awarded
when requirements are met. Only one pin may be worn. |
| Emergency Preparedness BSA information
pocket card, No. 32185 |
| Emergency Preparedness BSA support
recognition certificate (8'' x 10"), No. 32186
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