EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BSA AWARD

Webelos Scout Requirements

1. Earn the Readyman activity badge from the community badge group

2. Build a family emergency kit, with an adult family member participating in the project.

3. 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 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.

Adult 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.

Resources

· www.ready.gov

· www.scouting.org

· 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

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AWARD APPLICATION

Local Council Name Headquarter City

Pack Number Number of Awards: Youth Adult

Unit Leader's Name Phone

Name of Cub Scouts Name of Scout Leader

The cub Scouts and Leaders indicated above have fulfilled the requirements for the Emergency Preparedness Award.

Unit Leader's Signature Date

You may order pins for a fee through the Council Service Center.