Pathway to Adventure Council

Fall Joint District Event 2019Emergency Preparedness

Condensed Leaders GuideJoint District Event:

Tall Grass Twin Lakes

Voyageur Trace

Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve, 2175 South First Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Forward: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 PowellR e gistration:

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 https://scoutingevent.com/456-28345 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.) https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf

Online Registration Deadline is September 30, 2019

Fees: 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, 2019 Adult 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.

2

Event Staff: Co-Chairman Buzz Lapcewich dean_lapcewich@yahoo.comCo-Chairman/Logistics Kevin Krause Kevin_krause@sbcglobal.netHealth and Safety Officer Trish McNeil paramomic@att.netHealth and Safety Officer Bertha Guzman begu194@hotmail.comPathway to Adventure Council Michael Hornung Michael.hornung@scouting.orgPublic Affairs Lead Colleen Leahy cmleahy@sbcglobal.netQuartermaster/Chef Bill Howard fandb90@att.netRegistration

3

A 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 Shop

A 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 Guzman Twin Lakes District ChairBill Howard Twin Lakes Program ChairMike Stewart Twin Lakes

Buzz Lapcewich Tall Grass Vice ChairKevin Krause Tall Grass Vice ChairKim Payne Tall Grass Vice Chair ProgramPat Troy Tall Grass Advancement ChairMike Mueller Tall Grass Vice Chair MembershipColleen Leahy Tall Grass Communications

Ken Nagel Voyager Trace District ChairMike Mikauski Voyager TraceRich Welge Voyager Trace

Walter Torres PTAC Venture ChairTim Griffin Venture Crew AdvisorVenture Crew 2035 Venturing

Michael Hornung PTAC Field Director/Advisor

Captain Ned Thoma Broadview Fire DepartmentPat McGivney Broadview Explorer Post

Jim Hull President Chicago Suburban Radio AssociationRon Delpiere-Smith Vice President Chicago Suburban Radio Association

A 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.

4

Address

Miller Meadow Forest Preserve

2175 South First Avenue Forest Park, Illinois 60130

Directions : 2175 South First Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130

https://www.mapquest.com/us/illinois/miller-meadows-forest-preserve-355282113

From 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.

5

General 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.

PARKING

Parking 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 – Yellow

After 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 POINTS

Water 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.

6Lunch

Lunch 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 Out

Upon 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 Conduct We 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.

Knives Proof of Totin’ Chip (Scouts BSA) will be asked to produce if a knife is being used.

Each Patrol MUST HAVEThe Following

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.

7

What 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)

CriticalTo 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:

1 Trauma Scissors1 Tweezers6 Safety pins10 3x5 Index Cards1 Sharpie Marker (Black)10 pair non-latex gloves (1 for each patrol member)3 small ziploc baggies2 Triangular bandage1 roll of adhesive tape6 4-by-4-inch sterile pads6 3-by-3-inch sterile pads6 2-by-2-inch sterile pads2 2-inch gauze roll2 2-inch or 3 inch roller bandages (for sprains or

splints)4 butterfly adhesive bandage4 3-inch adhesive bandage4 2-inch adhesive bandage4 1-inch adhesive bandage12 Absorbent cotton balls1 Blanket or Tarp with (2) Staves (for use as

stretcher)

Saturday, Oct 19th 1919th

7:07 am Sunrise

8

Event Schedule

8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration Pavilion #5

8:30 am - 8:45 am Opening flag ceremony and program updates

8:45 am – 11:35 am Morning program round-robin rotation of activities

11:35 pm – 12:35 pm Staggered Lunch at Pavilion #6 and program demonstrations

12:35 pm – 1:00 pm Burn trailer demonstration

1:05 pm - 3:55 pm Afternoon Scenario Activities

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Helicopter Landing Zone preparation

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Closing Flag Ceremony and check-out

Safe travel home

Sunset is 6:03 pm

9Program 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 Award

Scouts BSA Requirements

1. Participate 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.

2. Earn the First Aid or Emergency Preparedness merit badge.3. With your troop or team, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness

training conducted by community emergency preparedness agencies.4. Complete IS-100.c, Introduction to the Incident Command System   .

Venturing and Sea Scout Requirements

1. Complete 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.

3. Complete 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)https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

Link to Scouts BSA requirements page on webhttps://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/emergency-preparedness/

10

Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements

1. Earn the First Aid merit badge.

2. Do the following:(a)

Discuss with your counselor the aspects of emergency preparedness:

1. Prevention

2. Protection

3. Mitigation

4. Response

5. Recovery

Include 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

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSMERIT BADGE

(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). https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

(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.

Editable PDF Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Workbook

http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Emergency-Preparedness.pdf

13

Reminder, What To Bring

1. Registration for the event is on-line at https://scoutingevent.com/456-28345. 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 Out

5. Unit permission slip for each scout

6. 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 contact

The official source for the requirements above is:

2019 Scouts BSA™ Requirements Book

Dean “Buzz” Lapcewich Kevin KrauseCo-Chair Co-Chair/Logisticsdean_lapcewich@yahoo.com Kevin_krause@sbcglobal.net

142019 EVENT REGISTRATION

Date Troop #

SENIOR PATROL LEADER (or Designated Event Leader)

Patrol Name: Emergency Contact Person & Phone Patrol Name: Emergency Contact Person & Phone

Patrol Leader Patrol Leader

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 7.

8. 8.

9.

9.

10.

10.

Patrol Name: Emergency Contact Person & Phone Patrol Name: Emergency Contact Person & Phone

Patrol Leader Patrol Leader

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 7.

8. 8.

9. 9

10. 10.

Adults Adults Adults Adults

REGISTRATION & FEES: Due by Midnight September 30, 2019

Name:

Cell Phone: ( ) - E-mail address:

15