Emergency Preparedness BSA Award
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- | {{Otheruses| | + | {{Otheruses|The [[Emergency Preparedness BSA Award]] can be earned at all levels in Scouting.<br />Boy Scouts can also earn the [[Emergency Preparedness]] merit badge.{{WSAearn|First Responder}}<br />[[Venturer]]s can complete the [[Ranger Award core requirements (all listed)#Emergency_Preparedness|Emergency Preparedness]] core requirement for the [[Ranger Award]]<br />[[Explorer]]s can earn the Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Services Exploring Proficiency Award for [[Exploring Proficiency Awards#Emergency Preparedness|Emergency Preparedness]]|auto}}{{Checklist|'''''An award application is available: <span class{{=}}plainlinks>[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pubs/pdf/680-602.pdf Emergency Preparedness BSA Application {{PDF}}]</span>'''''|auto}} |
{{Infobox_Award | {{Infobox_Award | ||
- | |name= Emergency Preparedness Award | + | |name= Emergency Preparedness BSA Award |
|image = Emergencyprepaward.jpg | |image = Emergencyprepaward.jpg | ||
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- | |created = 2003 | + | |caption = Emergency Preparedness BSA pin<br>Civilian wear or pinned to uniform, centered on left pocket flap.<br>(SKU: <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-pin-540.html 540]</span>) |
- | |level = [[Cub Scout | + | |created = 2003, updated in 2014<ref name=scouting1><span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/emergency-preparedness/ Emergency Preparedness Award]</span>. ''www.scouting.org''. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved February 2, 2019. "''The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, first introduced in 2003 and updated in 2014''"</ref> |
+ | |level = All registered youth and adults eligible for this award:<br>[[Cub Scout]]s, [[Scout]]s, [[Venturer]]s,<br>[[Scouters]], Council and District Volunteers<ref group=Note>Before the program was discontinued, youth in the [[Varsity Scouting]] program were eligible to earn this award using the same requirements as for Boy Scouts/Scouts BSA.</ref> | ||
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- | + | The [[Emergency Preparedness BSA Award]] encourages youth to be prepared, productive, self-reliant adults active in their communities; involves earning emergency preparedness–related advancement, personal development, preparing an [[emergency kit]], and presentations. | |
- | + | From its beginning, the Scouting movement has taught young people to do their best, to do their [[duty to God]] and country, to help others, and to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and morally to meet these goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching young people to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the ability to be ready to serve in an emergency. | |
- | The | + | The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, first introduced in 2003 and updated in 2014,<ref name=scouting1 /> was designed with the aims mentioned above in mind. The award has been earned by tens of thousands of Scouts and [[Scouters]] individually, with their unit, or at a large event such as a jamboree. By developing these lifelong skills, Scouts have been instrumental in helping their communities recover from emergencies. New for 2014: Units, districts, and councils can earn bronze, silver, and gold level awards. |
- | When an emergency | + | When an emergency does occur, it can affect every BSA youth and adult member in the immediate area. Earning the award teaches participants to respond first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving their neighborhood and community. This award will allow all Scouts and Scouters to become informed, be prepared, and act promptly and appropriately in the event of emergencies, whether they are natural or man-made. |
- | + | Scouts and adult leaders can earn the individual Emergency Preparedness BSA Award. Meanwhile, [[units]], [[district]]s, and [[councils]] can work toward earning the bronze, silver, or gold achievement level. The awards are available at local Scout shops once specific requirements for each rank or achievement level have been met. | |
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- | + | '''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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- | + | ==The Award== | |
- | + | [[Image:Emergency-Prep-Wall-Certificate.jpg|thumb|right|link=https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-certificate-32186.html|<center>Emergency Preparedness BSA Award <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-certificate-32186.html certificate (SKU: 32186)]. This 8" x 10" vertical certificate is used to signify participation in emergency preparedness program.]] | |
- | + | Individual or bronze, silver, or gold awards are available at Scout shops once requirements for the award have been met. When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed <span class=plainlinks>[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pubs/pdf/680-602.pdf application {{PDF}}]</span> 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.</span> | |
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+ | [[Image:EmergencyPrepBSAAwardPins.jpg|center|Emergency Preparedness BSA Award Pins (bronze, silver, & gold)]] | ||
{{reqs}} | {{reqs}} | ||
==Requirement resources== | ==Requirement resources== | ||
+ | [[Image:Emergency Preparedness Pamphlet.jpg|thumb|right|link=https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-pamphlet-32185.html|Emergency Preparedness Pamphlet. This <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-pamphlet-32185.html four-page pocket pamphlet (SKU# 32185)]</span> is used to record emergency contact information and action plans.]] | ||
+ | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-pamphlet-32185.html Emergency Preparedness Pocket Pamphlet]</span> - This four-page pocket pamphlet is used to record emergency contact information and action plans. (SKU# 32185) — ScoutShop.org | ||
+ | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit Emergency Preparedness Kit]</span> — Ready.gov | ||
+ | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan Make an Emergency Plan]</span> — Ready.gov | ||
+ | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.ready.gov/ Emergency Preparedness Resources]</span> — Ready.gov | ||
{{First Aid Links}} | {{First Aid Links}} | ||
==Related awards== | ==Related awards== | ||
+ | * [[Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger: Safe and Smart]] | ||
+ | * [[Bear Adventure: Paws for Action (Duty to Country)]] Requirement #3 | ||
+ | * [[Webelos Adventure: First Responder]] | ||
+ | * [[Explorer]]s can earn the Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Services Exploring Proficiency Award for [[Exploring Proficiency Awards#Emergency Preparedness|Emergency Preparedness]] | ||
+ | * [[Ranger Award core requirements (all listed)#Emergency_Preparedness|Venturing Ranger Award Emergency Preparedness core requirement (#4)]] | ||
+ | *[[Cyber Chip]] is an Internet Safety award requiring Tiger Cubs to join NetSmartz.org (without revealing any PII) (NetSmartz is a BSA approved safety program hosted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) | ||
{{Emergency Preparedness Award Links}} | {{Emergency Preparedness Award Links}} | ||
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+ | == References == | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
- | * [ | + | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/emergency-preparedness/ Emergency Preparedness Award]</span> — Scouting.org |
- | * [ | + | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pubs/pdf/680-602.pdf Emergency Preparedness BSA Application {{PDF}}]</span> — Scouting.org |
- | * [ | + | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-pin-540.html Emergency Preparedness BSA Award Pin]</span> — ScoutShop.org |
- | * [ | + | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33066_Section3.pdf Insignia Guidelines for Emergency Preparedness Award Pin {{PDF}}]</span> — Scouting.org |
- | + | * <span class=plainlinks>[https://www.scoutshop.org/emergency-preparedness-certificate-32186.html Emergency Preparedness BSA Award wall certificate]</span> — ScoutShop.org | |
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[[Category:Venturing awards]] | [[Category:Venturing awards]] | ||
[[Category:Scouter awards]] | [[Category:Scouter awards]] |
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![]() | The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award can be earned at all levels in Scouting. Boy Scouts can also earn the Emergency Preparedness merit badge. Webelos/Arrow of Light Scouts can earn the First Responder Adventure Pin. Venturers can complete the Emergency Preparedness core requirement for the Ranger Award Explorers can earn the Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Services Exploring Proficiency Award for Emergency Preparedness |
![]() | An award application is available: Emergency Preparedness BSA Application ![]() |
Emergency Preparedness BSA Award | |||||
![]() Emergency Preparedness BSA pin Civilian wear or pinned to uniform, centered on left pocket flap. (SKU: 540)
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The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award encourages youth to be prepared, productive, self-reliant adults active in their communities; involves earning emergency preparedness–related advancement, personal development, preparing an emergency kit, and presentations.
From its beginning, the Scouting movement has taught young people to do their best, to do their duty to God and country, to help others, and to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and morally to meet these goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching young people to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the ability to be ready to serve in an emergency.
The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, first introduced in 2003 and updated in 2014,[1] was designed with the aims mentioned above in mind. The award has been earned by tens of thousands of Scouts and Scouters individually, with their unit, or at a large event such as a jamboree. By developing these lifelong skills, Scouts have been instrumental in helping their communities recover from emergencies. New for 2014: Units, districts, and councils can earn bronze, silver, and gold level awards.
When an emergency does occur, it can affect every BSA youth and adult member in the immediate area. Earning the award teaches participants to respond first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving their neighborhood and community. This award will allow all Scouts and Scouters to become informed, be prepared, and act promptly and appropriately in the event of emergencies, whether they are natural or man-made.
Scouts and adult leaders can earn the individual Emergency Preparedness BSA Award. Meanwhile, units, districts, and councils can work toward earning the bronze, silver, or gold achievement level. The awards are available at local Scout shops once specific requirements for each rank or achievement level have been met.
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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The Award

Individual or bronze, silver, or gold awards are available at Scout shops once requirements for the award have been met. 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.
Emergency Preparedness BSA Award requirements | ![]() |
Individual Emergency Preparedness Award RequirementsTiger Cub Requirements
Wolf Cub Scout Requirements
Bear Cub Scout Requirements
Webelos Scout Requirements
Scouts BSA Requirements
Venturer or Sea Scout Requirements
Unit Volunteer Scouter RequirementsThis award is available to all registered Scouters who serve a unit, including all leaders and committee members. Do any three of the following:
Council/District Volunteer Scouter RequirementsDo any three of the following:
District-, Council-, and Unit-Level AchievementDistrict- and Council-Level Achievement
Unit-Level AchievementAchieve the mandatory requirements below, and
Mandatory Unit Requirements
Do one of the following :
Footnotes
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Requirement resources

- Emergency Preparedness Pocket Pamphlet - This four-page pocket pamphlet is used to record emergency contact information and action plans. (SKU# 32185) — ScoutShop.org
- Emergency Preparedness Kit — Ready.gov
- Make an Emergency Plan — Ready.gov
- Emergency Preparedness Resources — Ready.gov
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First-aid skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid merit badge pamphlet • First-aid kit • Emergency kit • Guide to Safe Scouting • Annual Health & Medical Record
Related awards
- Tiger Elective Adventure: Tiger: Safe and Smart
- Bear Adventure: Paws for Action (Duty to Country) Requirement #3
- Webelos Adventure: First Responder
- Explorers can earn the Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Services Exploring Proficiency Award for Emergency Preparedness
- Venturing Ranger Award Emergency Preparedness core requirement (#4)
- Cyber Chip is an Internet Safety award requiring Tiger Cubs to join NetSmartz.org (without revealing any PII) (NetSmartz is a BSA approved safety program hosted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
Emergency Preparedness-related awards
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Emergency Preparedness Award. www.scouting.org. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved February 2, 2019. "The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, first introduced in 2003 and updated in 2014"
External Links
- Emergency Preparedness Award — Scouting.org
- Emergency Preparedness BSA Application
— Scouting.org
- Emergency Preparedness BSA Award Pin — ScoutShop.org
- Insignia Guidelines for Emergency Preparedness Award Pin
— Scouting.org
- Emergency Preparedness BSA Award wall certificate — ScoutShop.org