As you know, emergencies can happen.  Girls need to receive proper instruction in how to care for themselves and others in emergencies.  There are great Try-It’s, badges and IPP’s that address emergency preparedness. They also need to learn the importance of reporting to adults any accidents, illnesses, or unusual behaviors during Girl Scout activities.  

To this end, you can help girls:

Know what to report.  See the “Procedures for Accidents” section.

Establish and practice procedures for weather emergencies.  Certain extreme-weather conditions may occur in your area.  Please consult with the council for the most relevant information for you to share with girls.

Establish and practice procedures for such circumstances as fire evacuation, lost persons, and building-security responses.  Every girl and adult must know how to act in these situations.  For example, you and the girls, with the help of a fire department representative, should design a fire evacuation plan for meeting places used by the group.

Assemble a well-stocked first-aid kit that is always accessible.  First-aid administered in the first few minutes can mean the difference between life and death.  In an emergency, secure professional medical assistance as soon as possible, normally by calling 911.

The requirements for the different age-level safety insignia are here:  Safety Sense Try-It for Brownies, Safety First Badge for Juniors and the Emergency Preparedness Interest Project Patch (IPP) for Cadettes-Ambassadors.

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