Emergency Preparedness Award
In a world of unforeseen events whether natural or man-made, Scouts have always responded to the needs of their communities. The importance of training for these events is still as crucial as ever and this program has been designed to do just that. Whether a Scout is just starting out on his journey as a Tiger Cub in a Cub Scout Pack or is part of Troop or is a Unit Leader there is training to help them Be Prepared to meet these emergency situations. When an emergency occurs, it affects every youth and adult member of BSA in the immediate area, creating the responsibility to respond first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving the neighborhood and community. Because of these multiple levels of responsibility, the Emergency Preparedness BSA plan includes training for individual, family, and unit preparedness. Special training in all three areas is a prerequisite for BSA members conducting any type of emergency service in their communities. Individual Preparedness The primary emphasis of this initial step in the program is to train members to be mentally and emotionally prepared to act promptly and to develop in them the ability to take care of themselves. Teaching young people to know and be able to use practical survival skills when needed is an important part of individual preparedness.
Family Preparedness
Since family groups will be involved in most emergency situations, this part of the plan includes basic instructions to help every Scouting family prepare for emergencies. Families will work together to learn basic emergency skills and how to react when faced with fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, explosions, warning signals, fallout protection, terrorism attacks, and other emergency situations.
Community Preparedness
The program fosters the desire to help others and teaches members how to serve their communities in age-appropriate ways. By taking the age-appropriate First Aid for Children course (Tiger Cubs) and Basic Aid Training (Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts), these boys help ease the burden on the family and community resources. Through all the Scouting ranks and for adult members, the responsibilities and skills for community service increase with the members' maturity.
Resources
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)
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. http://www.scouting.org/pubs/emergency/19-602.pdf application form
Tiger Cub Requirements
Complete the following:
Tiger Cub Achievement 3—Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe. This achievement covers a family fire plan and drill and what to do if separated from the family.
Tiger Cub Elective 27—Emergency! This elective helps a Tiger Cub be ready for emergencies and dangerous situations and has him discuss a family emergency plan with his family.
With your parent or guardian's help, complete one of these three activities.
Take the American Red Cross First Aid for Children Today (FACT) course.
Join a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification, Internet Safety, or Safety at Home.
Show and tell your family household what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.
Wolf Cub Scout Requirements
Complete the following
Wolf Cub Scout Achievement 9*—Be Safe at Home and on the Street. This is a check of your home to keep it safe.
Wolf Cub Scout Elective 16*—Family Alert. This elective is about designing a plan for your home and family in case an emergency takes place.
With your parent or guardian's help, complete one of the following activities that you have not already completed for this award as a Tiger Cub:
Take American Red Cross Basic Aid Training (BAT) to learn emergency skills and care for choking, wounds, nose bleeds, falls, and animal bites. This course includes responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse, and more.
Make a presentation to your family on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.
Join a Safe Kids program such as McGruff Child Identification program. Put on a training program for your family or den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home
Bear Cub Scout Requirements
Complete the following
Bear Cub Scout Achievement 11*—Be Ready; this gives the best way to handle emergencies.
Make a small display or give a presentation for your family or den on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.
With your parent or guardian's help, complete one of the following activities that you have not already completed for this award as a Tiger Cub or Wolf Cub Scout:
Take American Red Cross Basic Aid Training (BAT) to learn emergency skills and care for choking, wounds, nose bleeds, falls, and animal bites. This course includes responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse, and more..
Put together a family emergency kit for use in the home.
Organize a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification program. Put on a training program for your family or den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.
* Achievement and elective numbers could change; the achievement or elective title determines what the requirement is.
Webelos Scout Requirements
Earn the Readyman activity badge from the community badge group.
Build a family emergency kit, with an adult family member participating in the project.
With your parent or guardian's help, complete one of the following that you have not already completed for this award as a Tiger Cub or Wolf or Bear Cub Scout:
Take a first aid course conducted by your local American Red Cross chapter.
Give a presentation to your den on preparing for emergencies.
Organize a training program for your Webelos den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.