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{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge|Emergency Preparedness}}


==A. Make Your Plan ==
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'{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge|Emergency Preparedness}}
'''1. Before you start- Get Basic Leadership Training:'''
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* [[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide]]: 10 Tips for successful [[Patrol Leader]]s, [[Scoutmaster]]s and [[Merit Badge Counselor]]s. 
* [[Training]]: Ask your Scoutmaster - Have all youth and adult leaders in your unit completed new leader training?


'''2. Merit Badge Guides:'''
=A. Make Your Plan =
* [https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Emergency_Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements]: MeritBadge.org guide to requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
[[Image:EmergencyPreparednessActivityFlyerSample.PNG|right|Sample Patrol Activity Flyer]]
* [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00SG8HJ0C/maintourvacationA/ Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Booklet]: Everything thing you need to know about Emergency Preparedness is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
# '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity.  Read carefully before you start your plan!
* [[Merit Badge Counselor|Meet the Merit Badge Counselor]]: Get more ideas for cool ''Emergency Preparedness'' activities in your community. Some activities require his advance approval. The Scoutmaster should be able to recommend a counselor to you.  Bring a buddy.
# '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]].  Make changes to the plan as needed.
# '''Prepare Activity Flyer''' - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.


'''3. Sample Plan Outline:'''
Note: This Plan is a Draft - Some dates, events and activities may change after reviewing it with your leaders.  Ponder each of the sections below - what still study, where will you go, what will you do, when will you start and finish?


'''4. Prepare Draft of your [[Activity Flyer]]:'''
The flyer will summarize all of your ideas on to one page in a colorful format.


==B. Plan Presentation ==
== Online Resources ==
At least one month beforehand you need to present your patrol plan for review, modifications and approval. Coming prepared with a plan of action is very important to activity success. There are many adult and youth leaders are waiting to help you out.
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/emergency-preparedness-merit-badge.asp Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements]''': BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Emergency_Preparedness.pdf Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources
* '''[http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Emergency_Preparedness.pdf Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Worksheets]''':  Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC.  When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand.
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00NCB9DHK/maintourvacationA/ Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Booklet]''': Everything thing you need to know about Emergency Preparedness is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
* '''[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Preparedness Emergency Preparedness @ Simple-Wikipedia]''': Get the basics quickly.


# Prepare rough draft of plan - purpose and calendar of events
= B. Introduction Meeting =
# Prepare rough draft of event flyer - purpose, event calendar, and how to prepare.
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips.
# Carefully notate all "Prerequisites", Supplies needed, costs, homework, etc.
# Meet with the [[Scoutmaster]] and/or [[Troop Guide]].
# Meet with the [[Patrol Leaders Council]].


== News Flash ==
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Did you scout unit "Activate" for the 2020 Pandemic Emergency?  How can your scout unit render meaningful [[Scout Service From Home| Emergency Service]] during the current global crisis?</blockquote><font color=magenta></b>


* '''Emergency Preparedness is Fun!''' - Patrol Presentation. 1-3 Weeks before activity start, share your plan with your patrol. They need to know what to expect. They may even Bring a Friend.
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# Share your plan with your fellow scouts.
From B.S.A. [[Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Activity Planner| Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Req #7]]: "Do the following: a) Take part in an emergency service project, either a real one or a practice drill, with a Scouting unit or a community agency. b) Prepare a written plan for mobilizing your troop when needed to do emergency service. If there is already a plan, explain it. Tell your part in making it work." </font></blockquote></b>
# Send Reminders to Scouts - At least 24 hours before each event.
# Remind Scouts to print and bring the '''[http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/worksheets/Emergency_Preparedness.pdf Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Worksheet]]'''.
# Remind Scouts to print and bring a '''[http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/34124.pdf Blue Card]'''.
# Which scouts will need an extra copy?


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