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Pathway to Adventure CouncilFall Joint District Event 2019Emergency PreparednessCondensed Leaders GuideJoint District Event: Tall Grass Twin Lakes Voyageur Trace 20097751151255Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve, 2175 South First Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130 Saturday, October 19, 2019Forward:This year’s fall Emergency Preparedness Event has been a project in development for 1.5 years. This event is open to all registered Scouts BSA, Venture Scouts, and Sea Scouts, and Scouters of the Boy Scouts of America. It also engages volunteers and partners from across Cook and DuPage counties in Illinois. Saturday morning will be dedicated to skills instruction and development. On Saturday afternoon, Scouts will engage in a unique set of exercises specifically designed to reinforce these skills in a practical and controlled, non-stressful environment.“There is no teaching to compare with example.” ~ Baden PowellRegistration: Registration: REGISTER ONLINE! Registration will NOT be accepted at the event.Units must register and pay in advance ONLINE. You may use the attached registration form to gather information before visiting in order to register. Please do not register individually, registration is by Troop/Crew/Ship. The event is limited to 300 Scouts. To participate, each Scout must be have earned both 1st Class rank and the First Aid merit badge prior to October 1, 2019. Girls in the Scouts BSA Troops are exempt from the rank requirement, but must have earned the First Aid merit badge prior to October 1, 2019. No exceptions will be made to these requirements.Because of the nature of this event, we are limiting total participants to 300 Scouts. The event activities will operate with 30 Patrols composed of 10 Scouts per Patrol. If your unit registers less than 10 Scouts, they will be partnered with another unit to form a 10 Scout Patrol.Make sure you have Medical Forms for all participants. (Parts A & B – no Doctor signature needed.) Registration Deadline is September 30, 2019Fees: The cost for the Emergency Preparedness Event is:Scouts, – $25.00 per person, if paid before Sept 14, 2019. Late registration is - $30 per person paid September 14-30, 2019Adult Leaders and Emergency Preparedness Event Staff - $5.00 per person. The Event fee provides the Emergency Preparedness Event patch and Award, program materials and equipment, and lunch, as well as other necessities (like bathrooms and potable water), Forest Preserve rental, and insurance.Please note the Registration Deadline. Having an accurate head count early in the final planning stages of this event will be very helpful and very much appreciated.No refunds will be granted nor issued at the event. 2Event Staff: Co-ChairmanBuzz Lapcewich dean_lapcewich@Co-Chairman/LogisticsKevin KrauseKevin_krause@Health and Safety OfficerTrish McNeilparamomic@Health and Safety OfficerBertha Guzmanbegu194@Pathway to Adventure CouncilMichael HornungMichael.hornung@Public Affairs LeadColleen Leahycmleahy@Quartermaster/Chef Bill Howardfandb90@Registration3A Special Thanks to our Community Partners without whom this event would not be possible.Pleasantview Fire Protection DistrictForest Preserve of Cook CountyIllinois National GuardBroadview Fire DepartmentMABAS Division 20Chicago Suburban Radio AssociationLaGrange Scout ShopA huge “Thank You” to all of the Emergency Preparedness Event Committee Members who have spent countless hours preparing, meeting and working on this event to ensure our Scouts and community are better prepared.Bertha GuzmanTwin Lakes District ChairBill HowardTwin Lakes Program ChairMike StewartTwin LakesBuzz LapcewichTall Grass Vice ChairKevin KrauseTall Grass Vice ChairKim PayneTall Grass Vice Chair ProgramPat TroyTall Grass Advancement ChairMike MuellerTall Grass Vice Chair MembershipColleen LeahyTall Grass CommunicationsKen NagelVoyager Trace District ChairMike MikauskiVoyager TraceRich WelgeVoyager TraceWalter TorresPTAC Venture ChairTim GriffinVenture Crew AdvisorVenture Crew 2035VenturingMichael HornungPTAC Field Director/AdvisorCaptain Ned ThomaBroadview Fire DepartmentPat McGivneyBroadview Explorer PostJim HullPresident Chicago Suburban Radio AssociationRon Delpiere-SmithVice President Chicago Suburban Radio AssociationA heartfelt “Thank You” to Mr. Rick Ferry from the National Capital Area Council and Mr. Nick Cmokrak, from Calumet District. We greatly appreciate their information, guidance and insight.4AddressMiller Meadow Forest Preserve 2175 South First Avenue Forest Park, Illinois 60130Directions: 2175 South First Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130 the east: Take I-290 West to IL-171/1st Avenue. Exit 20. Merge onto Harrison Street. Take the 1st left onto South 1st Avenue / IL-171. Go south on 1st Avenue to 15th Street. Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve in on the left. From the south: Take Lemont Road to I-55 North. Merge onto I-55 North toward Chicago. Merge onto IL-171 North via Exit 282B toward 1st Avenue. Cross over Cermak Road to 15th Street. Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve is on the right.From the north: Take Busse Road South. Busse Road becomes IL-83 South. Merge onto I-290 East towards Chicago. Take exit 20 toward IL-171/1st Avenue. Merge onto Bataan Drive. Take the first right onto South 1st Avenue/IL-171. Cross over Roosevelt Road and go South to 15th Street. Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve is on the left.From the west: Take Ogden Avenue to Naper Boulevard. Turn left on Naper Boulevard and proceed to I-88 East. Merge onto I-88 East toward Chicago. Stay left as I-88 East becomes I-290 East. Take exit 20 toward IL-171/1st Avenue. Merge onto Bataan Drive. Take the first right onto South 1st Avenue/IL-171. Cross over Roosevelt Road to 15th Street. Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve is on the left.5General Information: Arrival:Units will arrive at the Forest Preserve entrance on 1st Avenue and 15th Street. Units will enter and be directed to the Check In area that is located at Pavilion #5. The following rules and processes are in place to ensure orderly Check In and Check Out, site safety, and minimal impact to the Forest Preserve. Primary Headquarters for this event will be in Pavilion #5 (on the map). Check In/Check Out, First Aid, and Public Information Team Staff will be in Pavilion #5. It is also the primary information and Lost & Found location for Saturday, October 19, 2019.First Aid: The Headquarters Building (Pavilion #5) will also be the designated as the First Aid station in case of an actual major emergency. We will have an EMT on staff on Saturday at the First Aid station. However, each unit is responsible for having a first aid kit to handle minor injuries. Troops must have each Scout’s health history form and permission slip with them. Troops will keep all forms with them in case of emergencies. Any injuries must be reported immediately to one of the Event Health & Safety Officers (Trish McNeil). Please make a copy of health forms to be kept on file at the headquarters, in case of emergency. Bring health forms with you at check in. They will be returned at the end of the event.PARKINGParking assistance will be provided by event staff. We ask that you follow their instructions carefully.Parking will be limited to the parking lot across from Pavilion #5.Please, unless instructed by event staff, DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS.Check In/Check OutCheck In/Check Out will be at Pavilion #5. Be mindful that there will be multiple units coming from throughout the Council. The Scoutmaster and SPL only (or designated youth leader) must Check In/Check Out at Pavilion #5 (see the map). Check In time is from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. There will be separate Check-In/Check Out tables for each District.Districts will be color coded with flags and banners for ease of recognition: Arrowhead – BlueTall Grass– White Twin Lakes – Red Voyager Trace – GreenOther Districts – YellowAfter Check In, units will be directed to Pavilion #6 to deposit the soup cans and then proceed to the general area for opening ceremonies and announcements.WATER POINTSWater will be provided, either at a Forest Preserve pump located across the road from Pavilion #6 or by potable water tank provided by the Illinois National Guard.6LunchLunch will be provided at Pavilion #6 in two off-setting shifts. We are asking each Scout to bring a non-cream based can of soup with the LABEL ATTACHED. We will add the soup to our friendship soup pot. At the end of the day, all unopened cans of soup, will be donated to a local food depository. We will have hot food and beverages for all participants, including adult leaders. You do not need to bring personal mess kits for lunch. During your lunch free time, Scouts and adult leaders will be free to view various on-site demonstrations.We will follow the Leave No Trace principles. Please dispose of your trash in the appropriate containers.Uniforms:Scouts should be in the appropriate uniform for their unit (tan shirt or “Class A”) at all times. Troops: All troops are encouraged to participate in all of the stations that are set up on Saturday and being manned by local EMS, Law Enforcement, Fire, and/or Hospital personnel. Scouts will receive a personalized score card to be used for completion of each event.This is not a “drop and go” event. Scouts and adult leaders are expected to be attendance for the entire day.Check OutUpon completion of the event, the Scoutmaster and SPL only (or youth designee) will report to Check Out table at Paviliion #5 to obtain the event packet containing medical forms, Event patches, Emergency Preparedness Awards, and other items. The unit will then sign out and return home.Event Policies In order to have a successful Event, rules concerning the following topics must be followed. It is the responsibility of each troop’s scoutmaster and assistant scoutmasters to ensure that rules are followed. It is the responsibility of each Scout to monitor their troop’s behavior in and out of the Event. Adult leaders and SPL’s are encouraged to review the “Guide to Safe Scouting” guidelines.Code of ConductWe will follow the Scout Oath and Law as our Code of Conduct.Respect PLEASE respect others during the Event.Firearms Firearms, explosives, and fireworks are strictly prohibited.Conservation Please observe Leave No Trace requirements. Place trash into appropriate containers.KnivesProof of Totin’ Chip (Scouts BSA) will be asked to produce if a knife is being used. 7What to Bring - *CRITICAL*Units are asked to “Be Prepared” for the Fall Emergency Preparedness Event. Temperatures in October might vary during the time of day significantly different than at night. Please dress appropriately, to include cold weather and/or rain gear. Units are responsible for each Scout bringing a non-cream based can of soup LABEL ATTACHED. The soup will be added to our friendship soup pot. Water bottle for each Scout, Medical forms, permission slips, First Aid Kit (see below)CriticalEach Patrol MUST HAVEThe FollowingTo assist with Saturday’s afternoon event units are asked that their patrols each bring the following items in a first aid kit which can be carried in the field:1Trauma Scissors1Tweezers6Safety pins103x5 Index Cards1Sharpie Marker (Black)10pair non-latex gloves (1 for each patrol member)3small ziploc baggies2Triangular bandage1roll of adhesive tape64-by-4-inch sterile pads63-by-3-inch sterile pads62-by-2-inch sterile pads22-inch gauze roll22-inch or 3 inch roller bandages (for sprains or splints)4butterfly adhesive bandage43-inch adhesive bandage42-inch adhesive bandage41-inch adhesive bandage12Absorbent cotton balls1Blanket or Tarp with (2) Staves (for use as stretcher)During Saturday afternoon’s program, patrols will participate in a “simulated training exercise / mass casualty drill” involving over volunteer actors (victims), from Cook and DuPage counties.The first line of response in this program is the Scouts BSA. Therefore success of this program relies on your patrols being prepared and having a properly stocked first aid kit.With the exception of blankets, please plan on materials from this first aid kit being used and will not be returned at the completion of the exercise.8Event ScheduleSaturday, Oct 19th 1919th 7:07 am Sunrise8:00 am – 8:30 amRegistration Pavilion #58:30 am - 8:45 amOpening flag ceremony and program updates8:45 am – 11:35 amMorning program round-robin rotation of activities11:35 pm – 12:35 pmStaggered Lunch at Pavilion #6 and program demonstrations12:35 pm – 1:00 pmBurn trailer demonstration1:05 pm - 3:55 pmAfternoon Scenario Activities 4:00 pm – 4:30 pmHelicopter Landing Zone preparation4:30 pm – 5:00 pmClosing Flag Ceremony and check-outSafe travel homeSunset is 6:03 pm9Program theme and its connection to advancement:While the event will be connected in theme to key rank requirements as well as the First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, and Search & Rescue merit badges, the sessions and activities of the event are intended to introduce and/or reinforce the program development and learning gained at the patrol and troop level. At the completion of all the activities, most Scouts will have met the requirements for the BSA Emergency Preparedness Award. In addition, many of the activities can be used to qualify as having completed certain requirements for the Emergency Preparedness merit badge. Unit leaders who wish to prepare their scouts for this event should review the following award and merit badge requirements.BSA Emergency Preparedness AwardScouts BSA RequirementsParticipate 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.Earn the First Aid or Emergency Preparedness merit badge.With your troop or team, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training conducted by community emergency preparedness plete?IS-100.c, Introduction to the Incident Command System?.Venturing and Sea Scout plete a nationally recognized first-aid course or complete a nationally recognized Wilderness First Aid course.2.With your crew, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training coordinated by community emergency preparedness agencies.plete IS-100.c, Introduction to the Incident Command System?.4.Plan and execute an emergency preparedness training event for a pack, troop or team.FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) (US) to Scouts BSA requirements page on web PREPAREDNESSMERIT BADGEEmergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements1.Earn the First Aid merit badge.2.Do the following:(a)Discuss with your counselor the aspects of emergency preparedness:PreventionProtectionMitigationResponseRecoveryInclude in your discussion the kinds of questions that are important to ask yourself as you consider each of these.(b)Using a chart, graph, spreadsheet, or another method approved by your counselor, demonstrate your understanding of each aspect of emergency preparedness listed in requirement 2a (prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery) for 10 emergency situations from the list below.?You must use the first five situations listed below in boldface,?plus any other five of your choice. Discuss your findings with your counselor.(1)Home kitchen fire(2)Home basement/storage room/garage fire(3)Explosion in the home(4)Automobile crash(5)Food-borne disease (food poisoning)(6)Fire or explosion in a public place(7)Vehicle stalled in the desert(8)Vehicle trapped in a blizzard(9)Earthquake or tsunami(10)Mountain/backcountry accident(11)Boating or water accident(12)Gas leak in a home or a building(13)Tornado or hurricane(14)Major flooding or a flash flood(15)Toxic chemical spills and releases(16)Nuclear power plant emergency(17)Avalanche (snowslide or rockslide)(18)Violence in a public place(c)Meet with and teach your family how to get or build a kit, make a plan, and be informed for the situations on the chart you created for requirement 2b. Complete a family plan. Then meet with your counselor and report on your family meeting, discuss their responses, and share your family plan.3.Show how you could safely save a person from the following:(a)Touching a live household electric wire(b)A structure filled with carbon monoxide(c)Clothes on fire(d)Drowning using non swimming rescues (including accidents on ice)4.Show three ways of attracting and communicating with rescue planes/aircraft.5.With another person, show a good way to transport an injured person out of a remote and/or rugged area, conserving the energy of rescuers while ensuring the well-being and protection of the injured person.6.Do the following:(a)Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident and the Incident Command System (ICS). (b)Identify the government or community agencies that normally handle and prepare for emergency services similar to those of the NIMS or ICS. Explain to your counselor ONE of the following:(1)How the NIMS/ICS can assist a Scout troop when responding in a disaster(2)How a group of Scouts could volunteer to help in an even of these types of emergencies(c)Find out who is your community's emergency management director and learn what this person does to?prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from?emergency situations in your community. Discuss this information with your counselor, utilizing the information you learned from requirement 2b.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.8.Do the following:(a)Tell the things a group of Scouts should be prepared to do, the training they need, and the safety precautions they should take for the following emergency services:(1)Crowd and traffic control(2)Messenger service and communications(3)Collection and distribution services(4)Group feeding, shelter, and sanitation(b)Prepare a personal emergency service pack for a mobilization call. Prepare a family emergency kit (suitcase or waterproof box) for use by your family in case an emergency evacuation is needed. Explain the needs and uses of the contents.9.Do ONE of the following:(a)Using a safety checklist approved by your counselor, inspect your home for potential hazards. Explain the hazards you find and how they can be corrected.(b)Review or develop a plan of escape for your family in case of fire in your home.(c)Develop an accident prevention program for five family activities outside the home (such as taking a picnic or seeing a movie) that includes an analysis of possible hazards, a proposed plan to correct those hazards, and the reasons for the corrections you propose.The official source for the requirements above is:2019 Scouts BSA? Requirements BookEditable PDF Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Workbook, What To Bring1. Registration for the event is on-line at . Registration is by unit, not by individual scout. At least 2 adults must register with each unit and be prepared to remain for the entire event.2. Proper clothing for an October event. The event will not be cancelled due to inclement weather.3. Water Bottle for each scout. Hydration is extremely important for an all-day activity.4. Medical Forms, parts A&B, for each scout and adult. Copies to be left at the Check In station. The forms returned upon Check Out5. Unit permission slip for each scout6. Each scout will bring 1 can of non-cream soup, label attached.7. First Aid kit for each unit attending the event. Refer to page 8.For any additional information or questions you may contactDean “Buzz” LapcewichKevin KrauseCo-ChairCo-Chair/Logisticsdean_lapcewich@Kevin_krause@142019 EVENT REGISTRATIONDateTroop # SENIOR PATROL LEADER(or Designated Event Leader) Patrol Name:Emergency Contact Person & PhonePatrol Name:Emergency Contact Person & PhonePatrol LeaderPatrol Leader1.1.2.2.3.3.4.4.5.5.6.6.7.7.8.8. 9. 9. 10. 10.Patrol Name:Emergency Contact Person & PhonePatrol Name:Emergency Contact Person & PhonePatrol LeaderPatrol Leader1.1.2.2.3.3.4.4.5.5.6.6.7.7.8.8. 9. 9 10. 10.AdultsAdultsAdultsAdultsREGISTRATION & FEES: Due by Midnight September 30, 2019Name: Cell Phone:()-E-mail address: 15 ................
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