Emergency Preparedness
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|name= Emergency Preparedness | |name= Emergency Preparedness | ||
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|caption= Emergency Preparedness | |caption= Emergency Preparedness | ||
|subject= Safety and First Aid | |subject= Safety and First Aid | ||
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|created= 1972 | |created= 1972 | ||
|discontinued= N/A | |discontinued= N/A | ||
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|field= Public Service | |field= Public Service | ||
|id= 006 | |id= 006 | ||
+ | |quote=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. 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. | ||
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#Emergency Preparedness merit badge is on the [[Eagle Scout]] required list (requirement 3.g.). It is one choice of a group of two merit badges (or Lifesaving) on the list. | #Emergency Preparedness merit badge is on the [[Eagle Scout]] required list (requirement 3.g.). It is one choice of a group of two merit badges (or Lifesaving) on the list. | ||
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- | + | The [[Troop Program Features#Emergency Preparedness|Troop Emergency Preparedness Monthly Theme]] includes meeting and activity materials.<br> | |
- | + | '''1-9''' [http://www.redcross.org American Red Cross] - [http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/disaster/disaster.html "After a Disaster" Series of Publications] - [http://www.fema.gov/ FEMA]<br> | |
+ | '''1.''' [[First Aid|First Aid Merit Badge]] - [[First Aid Kit]]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.''' [http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/human/disaster/index.php Natural Disaster Program for Families] - [http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/disaster/disaster.html "After a Disaster" Series of Publications] - [http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_501_,00.html American Red Cross - Disaster Safety] - [http://www.nfpa.org/riskwatch/RWND/index.html NFPA Natural Disasters Link]<br> | ||
+ | '''2b.''' The chart is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]].<br> | ||
+ | '''2d.''' [[Swimming]] Merit Badge <br> | ||
+ | '''4.''' [http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/sarbc/survival.html SARBC - Survival: Signalling for Help] <br> | ||
+ | '''4b.''' [http://www.fema.gov/ FEMA] <br> | ||
+ | '''8.''' [[Emergency Preparedness Kit]] - [http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=791&URL=Research%20&%20Reports/Fact%20sheets/Prepare%20for%20an%20emergency NFPA Emergency Preparedness Kits] <br> | ||
+ | '''8a.''' Here is a sample copy of a [[Media:Troop_Mobilization_-_BLANK.doc|Troop Mobilization Plan]]. <br> | ||
+ | '''9a.''' The BSA Safety Checklist you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]]<br> | ||
+ | '''9b.''' The graph paper you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]]<br> | ||
+ | '''9c.''' A blank accident prevention program is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]]. | ||
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*[http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/profbvr/lightning_safety/index.html Be Lightning Wise!] | *[http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/profbvr/lightning_safety/index.html Be Lightning Wise!] | ||
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*[http://www.usscouts.org/safety/safe_desert.html Surviving out in the Desert Southwest] | *[http://www.usscouts.org/safety/safe_desert.html Surviving out in the Desert Southwest] | ||
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*[http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/ Stop Disasters!] A disaster simulation game from the UN/ISDR | *[http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/ Stop Disasters!] A disaster simulation game from the UN/ISDR | ||
+ | *[http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp FEMA Independent Study List] — If you have an older Scout working on this badge, FEMA self-study units can be converted to college credits. The courses from FEMA are free; there is a small charge to convert them to college credits. | ||
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Revision as of 12:00, February 5, 2013

![]() | This is the Emergency Preparedness merit badge for Boy Scouts. Scouts and Scouters at all levels can earn the Emergency Preparedness Award. |
![]() | Emergency Preparedness merit badge is an option for the Eagle Scout rank. Scouts can choose to earn Lifesaving instead. |
![]() | Emergency Preparedness requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #8b, 9a. |
Emergency Preparedness merit badge | ||
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Status: | Eagle-required | |
Created: | 1972 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 006 | |
Requirements revision: | 2013 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2012 |
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“ | 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. 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. | ” |
![]() | Emergency Preparedness merit badge is an option for the National Outdoor Badge for Adventure. |
Emergency Preparedness merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
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- Emergency Preparedness merit badge is on the Eagle Scout required list (requirement 3.g.). It is one choice of a group of two merit badges (or Lifesaving) on the list.
- The BSA Emergency Preparedness Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Emergency Preparedness as one of your monthly themes.
- Emergency Preparedness is a popular summer camp merit badge.
Requirement resources
The Troop Emergency Preparedness Monthly Theme includes meeting and activity materials.
1-9 American Red Cross - "After a Disaster" Series of Publications - FEMA
1. First Aid Merit Badge - First Aid Kit
2. Natural Disaster Program for Families - "After a Disaster" Series of Publications - American Red Cross - Disaster Safety - NFPA Natural Disasters Link
2b. The chart is in the Emergency Preparedness Worksheet.
2d. Swimming Merit Badge
4. SARBC - Survival: Signalling for Help
4b. FEMA
8. Emergency Preparedness Kit - NFPA Emergency Preparedness Kits
8a. Here is a sample copy of a Troop Mobilization Plan.
9a. The BSA Safety Checklist you need is in the Emergency Preparedness Worksheet
9b. The graph paper you need is in the Emergency Preparedness Worksheet
9c. A blank accident prevention program is in the Emergency Preparedness Worksheet.
Related awards
Emergency Preparedness-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Be Lightning Wise!
- Lightning Survival
- Surviving out in the Desert Southwest
- Stop Disasters! A disaster simulation game from the UN/ISDR
- FEMA Independent Study List — If you have an older Scout working on this badge, FEMA self-study units can be converted to college credits. The courses from FEMA are free; there is a small charge to convert them to college credits.
![]() | First Aid • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World Camping • Communication • Cooking • Family Life • Personal Fitness • Personal Management Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving • Environmental Science OR Sustainability Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling | ![]() |