Emergency preparedness merit badge series by boy scouts of america. This site was created to help our local boy scout troops in northwest oklahoma earn the emergency preparedness merit badge. These mb pamphlets may not be the most current version, please check to be sure before starting any work. Earning this merit badge helps a scout to be prepared by learning the actions that can be helpful and needed before, during, and after an emergency.
If thats the case, it would make sense for him to contact the camp and find out from them what the merit badge counselor expects scouts to do for the personal emergency service pack and family kit requirement. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. This pamphlet assists scouts attempting to earn the emergency preparedness merit badge, which is required to obtain the rank of eagle scout. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can. Jan 14, 2016 but whichever he chooses, hell have the interactive digital merit badge pamphlet available for download right now. With your troop or team, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training conducted by community emergency preparedness agencies. But whichever he chooses, hell have the interactive digital merit badge pamphlet available for download right now. Emergency preparedness kit nfpa emergency preparedness kits. Scoutmaster bucky is proud to offer a comprehensive merit badge application blue card instruction guide aka how to fill out a blue card. Unlike ranks, there is a degree of choice in the merit badge program. Usually, it is something unforeseen or unexpectedsomething that requires immediate action. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. Take the challenge of emergency preparedness and youll be able to think on your feet whenever you are faced with an emergency.
The graph paper you need is in the emergency preparedness worksheet. Web links underlined and materials needed to complete all requirements are on this page, and are noted in blue note that all materials can be found at the bottom of the page under attachments. Requirements for the emergency preparedness merit badge. Note that all materials can be found at the bottom of the page under attachments. Print out a copy of the merit badge pamphlet from the website. Earn the first aid or emergency preparedness merit badge. Emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet created date. If a scout has already started working on a merit badge when a new edition of the pamphlet is introduced, they may continue to use the same pamphlet and fulfill the requirements therein to earn the badge. Ive been updating you as the number of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets has grown.
Using a chart, graph, spreadsheet, or another method approved by your counselor, demonstrate your understanding of each aspect of emergency preparedness listed in requirement 2a prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery for 10 emergency situations from the list below. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly. Some programs such as camping, first aid, and emergency preparedness will probably be annual themes for new scouts with older scouts teaching and doing the related merit badges. When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application is submitted to the council.
Meet with and teach your family how to get or build a kit, make a plan, and be informed for the situations on the chart you created. By using this threeyear program rotation, every scout skill is reinforced and scouts are introduced to almost every merit badge. Complete introduction to the incident command system. Huntington woods scouts bsa troop 1292 merit badges scouts bsa troop 1292 is a local troop in huntington woods, michigan and chartered by the huntington woods mens club. Emi developed the new courses collaboratively with the national wildfire coordinating group nwcg, the united states fire administration and the united states department of agriculture. Responding to emergencies properly is by far the most important area to focus on. Merit badge book if you think of all the people who come out to help people who have been flooded out of their homes, ruined by earthquakes, fires etc those volunteers are participating in an emergency service project. Take the challenge of emergency preparedness and youll be. Emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet boy scouts. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. Emergency preparedness award boy scouts of america. Use the emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet as a reference.
Scouts are often called upon to help because they know first aid and they know about the discipline. Emergency preparedness merit badge course boy scout. Emergency preparedness curriculum for grades 112 that teach kids what to do before, during, and after an emergency while fostering critical 21stcentury skills such as problem solving, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication. Huntington woods scouts bsa troop 1292 merit badges. Merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Do not start this course without a scoutmaster signed blue card. Same for the emergency preparedness and lifesaving merit badges and the environmental science and sustainability merit badges. The emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet can purchased. No signed blue card no merit badge you must have an emergency preparedness merit badge counselor to complete. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Scouts learn how to be prepared while working on the emergency preparedness merit badge. No signed blue card no merit badge you must have an emergency preparedness merit badge counselor to complete this course.
Upon approval, an emergency preparedness pin is awarded. The boy scouts of america wrote this document to assist summer camp staffs. Discuss with your counselor the aspects of emergency preparedness. However, with a little adjustment, this outline could easily be used at merit badge clinics and midways, camporees, and even in the troop program. Merit badge pamphlets merit badges are the second main area of the boy scout advancement program. Scouts are often called upon to help because they know first aid and they know about the discipline and planning needed to react to an emergency situation.
Weather appropriate clothing for the time of year and location of the class for outdoor participation. Have an older scout or knowledgeable adult leader discuss the definition of emergency preparedness, how the unit currently plans for such events, and where scouts can learn more emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet, guide to safe scouting, etc. Make a chart that demonstrates your understanding of each of the aspects of emergency preparedness in requirement 2a prepare, respond, recover, mitigate, and prevent with regard to 10 of the situations listed below. Emergency preparedness merit badge class preparation page. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. Request a copy from the troop librarian or scoutmaster and well get one so everyone in the troop can use it print out a copy of the merit badge worksheet from the website. Bsa merit badge pamphlets for first aid and emergency preparedness. They learn how to deal with situations like fires, automobile crashes, natural disasters, home emergencies, water safety, and more.
Using a chart, graph, spreadsheet, or another method approved by your counselor, demonstrate your understanding of each aspect of emergency preparedness listed in requirement 2a prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery for 10 emergency. Resources for the emergency preparedness merit badge. The more young people that know this stuff, the better. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. View emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet 35888. S oggs s ogzs pauueld ogs ozs pauueld s ots pauueld ogs ozs peuueld awooul ogs ots peuueld pauueld s pauueld bls ggs ggs s ots obs snoaue11aas. Youth emergency preparedness curriculum 4 pdfs tribal materials tribal leaders brochure. Emergency preparedness mobilization plan troop 947. A family guide to first aid and emergency preparedness. A subgroup of merit badges are known as eagle required merit badges. Emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet scout shop. They need not start over again with the new pamphlet and revised requirements.
Apr 01, 2019 all that for a emergency preparedness merit badge. Emergency preparedness merit badge us scouting service project. Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Environmental science, citizenship in the nation, citizenship in the world, pioneering, emergency preparedness by boy scouts of america jan 1, 1972. Emergency preparedness merit badge requirements scoutbook. Emergency preparedness merit badge allen county, indiana. To provide a method for effective mobilization of boy scout troop 947 to serve people in need due to an emergency. Scoutmaster bucky emergency preparedness merit badge workbook. Emergency preparedness hurricane evacuation route coufs. Web links underlined and materials needed to complete all requirements are on this page, and are noted in blue. Emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet, emergency. Health and safety guru richard bourlon discusses the basic emergency preparedness kit and more readiness tips in the september 2014 edition of cubcast. The bsa safety checklist you need is in the emergency preparedness worksheet. Review or develop a plan of escape for your family in case of fire in your home.
Emergency preparedness mobilization plan purpose of the plan to provide a structure for timely and dependable response to planned and unplanned emergency conditions. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete. Develop an accident prevention program for five family activities outside the home such as taking a picnic or. This document is a guide for both youth scouts and adult scouters and merit badge counselors alike.
Emi replaced its incident command system ics curricula with courses that meet the requirements specified in the national incident management system nims. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of mor e than 1 00 covering all kinds of hobb y and car eer subjects. Emergency preparedness merit badge course be prepared by learning the actions that can be helpful and needed before, during, and after an emergency. Emergency preparedness merit badge helps and documents. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Consider having a person from a local emergency response team give a presentation on ways for older scouts to get involved in. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges.
Emergency preparedness merit badge pamphlet boy scouts merit. The following emergency preparedness resources from the american red cross may be of particular interest to scouts, scout leaders, and merit badge counselors. It is made available for y ou to buy as a service of the national and local councils, bo y scouts of. Emergency preparedness information troop meetings main event books emergency preparedness, first aid, safety, search and rescue, and wilderness survival merit badge pamphlets american red cross. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet.
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