The 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.

All  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.

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Tiger Cub  Requirements

2.   Complete  Tiger Cub Elective 2 - 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.

3.   With  your parent or guardian's help, complete one of these three activities.

o    Take  the American Red Cross First Aid for Children Today (FACT) course.

o    Join  a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification, Internet Safety, or Safety at Home.

o    Show  and tell your family household what you have learned about preparing for  emergencies.

Wolf Cub Scout Requirements

1.   Complete  Wolf Cub Scout Achievement 9*—Be Safe at Home and on the Street. This is a check  of your home to keep it safe.

2.   Complete  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.

3.   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:

o    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.

o    Make  a presentation to your family on what you have learned about preparing for  emergencies.

o    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.

* Achievement and elective numbers could change; the achievement or elective title determines what the requirement is.

Bear Cub Scout Requirements

1.   Complete  Bear Cub Scout Achievement 11*—Be Ready. The focus of this achievement is the  best way to handle emergencies.

2.   Make  a small display or give a presentation for your family or den on what you have  learned about preparing for emergencies.

3.   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:

o    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..

o    Put together a family emergency kit for use in the home.

o    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

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 Cub Scout:

o    Take  a first aid course conducted by your local American Red Cross chapter.

o    Give  a presentation to your den on preparing for emergencies.

o    Organize  a training program for your Webelos den on stranger awareness, Internet safety,  or safety at home.

Boy Scout  and Varsity Scout Requirements

1.   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.

2.   Earn  the First Aid or the Emergency Preparedness merit badge.

3.   With  your troop or team, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness  training conducted by community emergency preparedness agencies.

Venturer Requirements

1.   Complete  all of the Emergency Preparedness core requirement number 4 (page 17, Ranger Guidebook).

2.   Do  one of the following:

o    Complete  the First Aid core requirement (page 16, Ranger Guidebook This may be fulfilled either by completing the standard American Red Cross first aid course  When Help Is Delayed or by completing the American Red Cross Wilderness First  Aid Course.

o    With  your crew, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training coordinated 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.