The Process

Phase One:

How much do you know about keeping yourself and your family safe?  Take the Emergency Preparedness Exam with your team to determine how much you know and how much you need to learn. This is a Boy Scout merit badge exam. The questions are grouped according to types of emergencies.  Select the emergency situations that you are more likely to encounter in your community, and quiz yourselves on those questions. Discuss this with your team and determine what you NEED TO KNOW.   Assign a specific research task to each team member based upon your needs assessment.

Phase Two:

You and your team will generate questions to research in order to learn what YOU can and should do in the event of emergency, and formulate an emergency plan for your families. You may use the resources listed, your school or community library and local agencies.  Prepare to interview someone from a local agency such as Police & Fire Depts. and Red Cross. Be sure to manage your time so that you are able to meet your deadline for completion.

Phase Three:

Use the sites on the resource page to discover the function of various government agencies and determine how they can be of assistance in an emergency.

Phase Four

Together prepare a public awareness brochure to inform your family and neighbors how to be prepared for emergencies. Download the brochure template (MS Publisher) to assist you.  Be sure to include Include:

• Types of emergencies and how to prepare for each
• Equipment and supplies needed
• Knowledge needed
• Where to get help
• A call to action!