6. Do the following: a. Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). b. Identify the local government or community agencies that normally handle and prepare for emergency services similar to those of the NIMS or ICS. Explain to your coun- selor ONE of the following: (1) How the NIMS/ICS can assist a Boy Scout troop when responding in a disaster (2) How a group of Scouts could volunteer to help in the event of these types of emergencies c. Find out who is your community’s emergency manage- ment 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 commu- nity 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 communication (3) Collection and distribution services (4) Group feeding, shelter, and sanitation EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 7 b. Prepare a personal emergency service pack for a mobili- zation 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.

6. a. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a comprehensive, nationwide standardized approach that enables government at all levels (federal, state, tribal, and local), the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together to manage incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a component of NIMS and is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.

b. Local government or community agencies that normally handle and prepare for emergency services similar to those of the NIMS or ICS could include the local fire department, police department, public health department, or emergency management agency. The NIMS/ICS can assist a Boy Scout troop when responding in a disaster by providing a structured response system that the troop can follow, ensuring that everyone knows their role and responsibilities. Alternatively, a group of Scouts could volunteer to help in the event of these types of emergencies by providing support services such as distributing supplies, assisting with evacuation efforts, or helping to manage a shelter.

c. The community’s emergency management director is typically responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities necessary to prevent, prepare for, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from all emergencies. This could involve developing emergency plans, coordinating emergency drills and exercises, educating the public about preparedness, and coordinating response and recovery efforts during an emergency.

7. a. Participating in an emergency service project could involve taking part in a disaster drill with a local community agency, such as a simulated earthquake or flood event.

b. A written plan for mobilizing your troop when needed to do emergency service could include details such as how and when the troop will be notified, what equipment and supplies they will need to bring, what their roles and responsibilities will be, and how they will communicate during the emergency.

8. a. A group of Scouts should be prepared to provide crowd and traffic control, messenger service and communication, collection and distribution services, and group feeding, shelter, and sanitation during an emergency. This could involve training in first aid, emergency communication, and disaster response procedures, as well as safety precautions such as wearing high-visibility clothing, using proper lifting techniques, and following hygiene practices when handling food.

b. A personal emergency service pack could include items such as a first aid kit, flashlight, whistle, emergency blanket, and personal hygiene items. A family emergency kit could include these items as well as additional supplies such as food, water, medications, important documents, and supplies for pets.

9. a. Inspecting your home for potential hazards could involve checking for things like frayed electrical cords, overloaded electrical outlets, flammable materials near heat sources, and unsecured heavy objects that could fall during an earthquake.

b. A plan of escape for your family in case of fire in your home could include identifying two ways out of every room, establishing a meeting place outside, and practicing the plan regularly.

c. An accident prevention program for family activities outside the home could involve identifying potential hazards for each activity, proposing ways to mitigate these hazards, and explaining why these measures are necessary.