EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW & WORKBOOK

MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY OVERLAND TRAILS COUNCIL

TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS (PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS IN BOLD RED UNDERLINED ITALICS) (POST-CLASS REQUIREMENTS IN BOLD BLUE UNDERLINED ITALICS)

WORKBOOK PART ONE (COMPLETE BEFORE ATTENDING MBU)

WORKBOOK PART TWO (WILL BE COMPLETED DURING CLASS)

WORKBOOK PART THREE (NEED TO COMPLETE AFTER CLASS)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Overland Trails Council, May 2012 Information in this booklet was accurate at the time of publishing. Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements, 2008. Copyrighted Boy Scouts of America

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW BRING TO CLASS:

Emergency Preparedness merit badge pamphlet. Emergency Preparedness merit badge workbook, part one & part two. Signed “Application for Merit Badge” Blue Card.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Complete Part One of the workbook before class (requirements 1, 8, & 9). The Pre-Requisites may also be completed after MBU.

CURRICULUM:

Requirements 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 will be completed during class (part two of the workbook). Pre-requisites will also be reviewed during class.

POST-CLASS:

Scouts will need to follow-up with their family plan after MBU (requirement 2c).

CLASS SIZE:

10

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements, 2008 PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS ARE PRINTED IN BOLD UNDERLINED RED ITALICS & MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE CLASS. POST-CLASS REQUIREMENTS ARE PRINTED IN BOLD UNDERLINED BLUE ITALICS & WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED AFTER CLASS. 1. Earn the First Aid merit badge. 2. Do the following: a) Discuss with your counselor the aspects of emergency preparedness: 1) Prepare for emergency situations. 2) Respond to emergency situations. 3) Recover from emergency situations. 4) Mitigate and prevent emergency situations. Include in your discussion the kinds of questions that are important to ask yourself as you consider each of these. b) Make a chart that demonstrates your understanding of each of the aspects of emergency preparedness in requirement 2a (prepare, respond, recover, mitigate) with regard to 10 of the situations listed below. You must use situations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 below in boldface, but you may choose any other five listed here for a total of 10 situations. Discuss this chart 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) Flash flooding in town or in the country 10) Mountain/backcountry accident 11) Boating or water accident 12) Gas leak in a home or a building 13) Tornado or hurricane 14) Major flood 15) Nuclear power plant emergency 16) Avalanche (snow slide or rockslide) 17) 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 room 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) 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 b) Identify the government or community agencies that normally handle and prepare for the emergency services listed under 6a, and explain to your counselor 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 management director and learn what this person does to prepare, respond to, recover from, and mitigate and prevent emergency situations in your community. Discuss this information with your counselor, and apply what you discover to the chart you created for requirement 2b. 7. Take part in an emergency service project, either a real one or a practice drill, with a Scouting unit or a community agency. 8. Do the following: a) 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. b) Take part in at least one troop mobilization. Before the exercise, describe your part to your counselor. Afterward, conduct an “after-action” lesson, discussing what you learned during the exercise that required changes or adjustments to the plan. c) 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 haszrds, a proposed plan to correct those hazards, and the reasons for the corrections you propose.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK PART ONE, PRE-REQUSITIES Name Unit # Council

District

Part One of the workbook must be completed before class. Bring the entire workbook (part one and part two) with you to class. 

1. Earn the First Aid merit badge.

First Aid Merit Badge date:

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8. Do the following: a) 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. Troop Mobilization Plan Plan A, when normal communications systems are unavailable.

Plan B, when normal phone communications are available.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART ONE, p.2 Name 8. continued b) Take part in at least one troop mobilization. Before the exercise, describe your part to your counselor. Afterward, conduct an “after-action” lesson, discussing what you learned during the exercise that required changes or adjustments to the plan. Troop mobilization: Your part: “after-action” lesson:

c) 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. Personal Emergency Service Pack Contents

Needs and Uses

Family Emergency Kit Contents

Needs and Uses

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART ONE, p.3 Name 

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. Use the “HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST” found at the end of this workbook to help you complete this requirement. b) Review or develop a plan of escape for your family in case of fire in your home.

Family Home Fire Escape Plan:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART ONE, p.4 Name 9. continued 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. Accident Prevention Program 1. Family Activity: Possible Hazards

Corrections Proposed

Reason for Corrections

2. Family Activity: Possible Hazards

Corrections Proposed

Reason for Corrections

3. Family Activity: Possible Hazards

Corrections Proposed

Reason for Corrections

4. Family Activity: Possible Hazards

Corrections Proposed

Reason for Corrections

5. Family Activity: Possible Hazards

Corrections Proposed

Reason for Corrections

EMERGENCY PREAREDNESS WORKBOOK PART TWO, CLASS CURRICULUM Name Unit # Council

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Part Two of the workbook will be completed during class. 

2. Do the following: Requirement 2c is a pre-requisite and will not be completed during class a) Discuss with your counselor the aspects of emergency preparedness: Prepare for emergency situations. Respond to emergency situations. Recover from emergency situations. Mitigate and prevent emergency situations. Include in your discussion the kinds of questions that are important to ask yourself as you consider each of these.

PRAPRE

RESPOND

RECOVER

MITIGATE and PREVENT

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART TWO, p.2 Name 2. continued b) Make a chart that demonstrates your understanding of each of the aspects of emergency preparedness in requirement 2a (prepare, respond, recover, mitigate) with regard to 10 of the situations listed below. You must use situations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 below in boldface, but you may choose any other five listed here for a total of 10 situations. Discuss this chart with your counselor. 1) Home kitchen fire 10) Mountain/backcountry accident 2) Home basement/storage room/garage fire 11) Boating or water accident 3) Explosion in the home 12) Gas leak in a home or a building 4) Automobile crash 13) Tornado or hurricane 5) Food-borne disease (food poisoning) 14) Major flood 6) Fire or explosion in a public place 15) Nuclear power plant emergency 7) Vehicle stalled in the desert 16) Avalanche (snow slide or rockslide) 8) Vehicle trapped in a blizzard 17) Violence in a public place 9) Flash flooding in town or in the country Home Kitchen Fire Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Home basement/storage room/garage fire Prepare Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Explosion in the home Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Automobile crash Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Food-borne disease (food poisoning) Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART TWO, p.3 Name 2. b) continued Fire or explosion in a public place Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Vehicle stalled in the desert Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Vehicle trapped in a blizzard Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Flash flooding in town or in the country Prepare Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Mountain/backcountry accident Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Boating or water accident Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Gas leak in a home or a building Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART TWO, p.4 Name 2. b) continued Tornado or hurricane Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Major flood Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Nuclear power plant emergency Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Avalanche (snow slide or rockslide) Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

Violence in a public place Prepare

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

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3. Show how you could safely save a person from the following: a) Touching a live household electric wire

Electric wire:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART TWO, p.5 Name 3. continued b) A room filled with carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide:

c) Clothes on fire Clothes on fire:

d) Drowning, using non-swimming rescues (including accidents on ice) Drowning, using non-swimming rescues:

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4. Show three ways of attracting and communicating with rescue planes/aircraft.

Attracting and communicating with rescue planes: 1. 2. 3.

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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.

Transport an injured person:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART TWO, p.6 Name 

6. 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

Crowd and Traffic Control Prepared to do: Training needed: Safety precautions:

Messenger Service and Communication Prepared to do: Training needed: Safety precautions:

Collection and Distribution Services Prepared to do: Training needed: Safety precautions:

Group Feeding, Shelter, and Sanitation Prepared to do: Training needed: Safety precautions:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK, PART TWO, p.7 Name 6. continued b) Identify the government or community agencies that normally handle and prepare for the emergency services listed under 6a, and explain to your counselor how a group of Scouts could volunteer to help in the event of these types of emergencies. Government or community agencies:

How a group of Scouts could volunteer:

c) Find out who is your community’s emergency management director and learn what this person does to prepare, respond to, recover from, and mitigate and prevent emergency situations in your community. Discuss this information with your counselor, and apply what you discover to the chart you created for requirement 2b. Community’s Emergency Management Director:

Prepare:

Respond to:

Recover from:

Mitigate and Prevent:

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7. Take part in an emergency service project, either a real one or a practice drill, with a Scouting unit or a community agency.

Emergency service project:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK PART THREE, POST-CLASS Name Unit # Council

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Part Three of the workbook must be completed after MBU class. 

2. Do the following: Requirements 2a & 2b will be done in class. 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.

Family emergency kit: Use the worksheet “Family Emergency Kit Check List” at the end of this workbook to help you complete this requirement. Complete a family plan:

ORGANIZATIONS and WEB SITES (Whenever you go online, be sure you have your parent’s permission first.) American Red Cross Website: http://www.redcross.org American Veterinary Medical Association Website: http://avma.org/disaster/saving_family.asp Citizen Corps/Community Emergency Response Teams Website: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert Environmental Protection Agency Website: http://www.epa.gov Federal Emergency Management Agency Website: http://www.fema.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Website: http://www.noaa.gov Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Website: http://www.usraces.org Ready.gov Website: http://www.ready.gov U.S. Department of Homeland Security Website: http://www.dhs.gov U.S. Department of Transportation Website: http://www.dot.gov U.S. Geological Survey Website: http://www.usgs.gov

FAMILY EMERGENCY KIT CHECK LIST Include the following items:  Three-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) stored in sealed, unbreakable containers such as plastic jugs  Nonperishable foods and a nonelectric can opener (include pet food)  Eating utensils  Any special foods or other important items for babies, elderly people, or family members such as extra eyeglasses, portable devices, and battery chargers  Family first-aid kit  Battery- or crank-powered radio  Extra batteries (stored separately and rotated regularly with fresh ones)  Matches in waterproof container  Blankets or a sleeping bag for each family member  Extra clothing appropriate for the season  Face masks for air filtering  Soap, wipes, or antibacterial gel for hand sanitation  Toilet paper  Emergency toilet, if needed (Use a garbage container, bucket, or similar watertight container lined with plastic bags. Tie the bags near the top so as to allow for gas build-up. Throw sawdust, cat litter, sand, or dirt into the bag after each use to help contain odors and dry the waste.)  Copies of important family documents (such as identification, copies of insurance policies, prescriptions list, and emergency contact list with phone numbers and e-mail addresses) kept in a waterproof container  Whistle to signal for help  Local maps

MAJOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ITEMS   

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List of emergency telephone numbers and out-of-town contact person in case local lines are busy Fire extinguisher Tool kit (ax, shovel, broom, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, coil of ½-inch rope, coil of baling wire, duct tape, razor blades, adjustable wrench for turning off gas or water) Simple chart showing where shutoff valves are located, including the main electrical switch Portable fire escape ladder for homes or buildings of more than one level Portable stove that uses butane or charcoal (used outdoors away from garage or carport to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning) Gloves and cloths for cleaning up chemical spills Covered containers (that can be tightly sealed) for storing refuse Garden hose kept near an outside faucet at all times

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Poncho or raincoat (with hood or rain hat) Change of underwear and socks Small bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, needle, thread, shoelaces, and toilet paper Sleeping bag (or bedroll of two wool blankets) and waterproof ground cloth Maps of areas where your troop is likely to serve 50 feet of No. 5 sash cord or similar-size nylon cord Had ax, folding saw, or pocket knife Water treatment equipment Cook kit and canteen Flashlight Battery-powered radio Extra batteries (stored separately) Hard hat Other equipment as determined by weather conditions (winter jacket, rubber boots, gloves, etc.) Personal first-aid kit (You can order a personal first-aid kit through your local council service center, or you can make your own. Include gauze bandages and pads, adhesive bandages, soap, antibiotic ointment for burns, and roller bandages.) Matches in a waterproof container Emergency ration (well-wrapped) Pencil and small notebook Handkerchief Compass and map of the area (or GPS: be sure you have a set of fresh batteries) Watch (unless you usually wear one) Facial tissues Work gloves Face masks for air filtering

Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet, Boy Scouts of America, 2008 Printing

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST Stairways, Halls, and Outdoor Steps  Stairways with three or more steps have a strong handrail and slip-resistant finish.  Stairways and halls are kept free of boxes, toys, shoes, brooms, tools, and other tripping hazards.  Gates at the top and bottom of stairs keep children from falling.  The head and foot of stairs have no small or loose rugs.  Stair carpeting or covering is securely fastened.  Stairways and halls have adequate lights, controllable at either end. Kitchen         

Matches are kept where children cannot get them. Emergency numbers are posted next tot the telephone, including 911 and poison control. Knives and sharp instruments are kept in a special knife drawer or holder, out of children’s reach. Can openers do not leave sharp edges on cans. Lye, disinfectants, and cleaning products are kept out of children’s reach. Pan handles are turned away from stove edges. Spilled grease, water, or bits of food are wiped up immediately. Pot holders are located near the stove, within easy reach. A dry chemical fire extinguisher is mounted near the stove.

Bathroom  Tub and shower are equipped with strong handholds  Tub floor has a nonslip surface.  Dangerous chemicals are clearly marked, sealed shut in the original container with adhesive tape, and kept out of children’s reach.  All medicines are out of children’s reach and stored in childproof containers.  All cabinets and drawers that contain medications are locked.  No one takes medicine in the dark. Lights are turned on and labels read. Attic and Basement  Ladder is strong, solid, and sturdily constructed.  Stairway is sturdy and well-lighted.  Children keep skates and play gear in a specific place.  Walls and beams are free from protruding nails.  Fuses or circuit breakers are the proper size. (See the Electricity and Home Repairs merit badge pamphlets.)  Rubbish and flammable materials are kept in covered metal cans until their disposal.  Wastepaper is stacked neatly in a box or bag and is kept away from the furnace and stairs while awaiting disposal clear of possible basement seepage. Living Room and dining Room  Furniture is arranged to allow easy passage.  Before bedtime, furniture placement is checked for orderliness to prevent collisions in the dark.  Furniture and woodwork are solid, in good repair, and free from splinters and rough spots.  Fireplace screen fits snugly.  Rugs are fastened or laid on nonslip pads.  Rugs are kept from curling at their edges.

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Wax on floors is thoroughly buffed. Fire in fireplace is thoroughly extinguished at bedtime. Candles are in stable holders. Candles are carefully extinguished after use, before bedtime, or before leaving home. Do not leave a room that has a lit candle.

Bedroom  Smoke alarm battery has been replaced within the past 12 months or has a secure electrical connection and is tested monthly. When replacing the battery, write the date on it with a permanent marker.  Carbon monoxide alarm has a fresh battery or secure electrical connection and is tested regularly.  Furniture is placed to allow clear passage between bed and door to avoid collisions in the dark.  Light switch or lamp is within easy reach from bed.  A night-light illuminates the bedroom or hall.  Dresser drawers are closed when not in use.  A bar across upper bunk bed helps prevent falls.  Children are taught not to lean against windows or window screens.  Low-sill windows have sturdy screens to prevent children from falling out.  Smoking in bed is prohibited.  Gas and electric heating devices are turned off at bedtime. Nursery  Bars on crib are no more than 2 3/8 inches apart so baby’s head cannot slip between them.  Crib is approved by Consumer Products or a similar consumer safety group.  Crib is free from sharp edges or corners.  Sleeping garments and covers keep baby warm without danger of smothering or strangling.  Pillows are kept out of bassinet or crib.  No thin, plastic material is in or near the crib.  No toys or objects in the crib or within reach for any child under age 3 are less than 1 inch in diameter and 2 inches long. No toys or objects have small parts such as eyes that can be removed.  Children are taught not to give marbles, jacks, or other small toys to children younger than age 3.  Toys are sturdy, do not come apart easily, and have no sharp edges or points. Toys should have a consumer products group’s approval.  Nontoxic paint is used on baby furniture and toys.  All houseplants are nonpoisonous. Stoves, Furnaces, and Heaters  Stoves are located away from windows to avoid setting fire to curtains.  Stove and furnace pipes and flues are inspected and cleaned annually.  Gas burners are properly adjusted and free from leaks.  Water heater and all small gas or oil room heaters are equipped with vent pipes or flues to carry combustion gases outside the house.  Water heater or boiler has a safety valve and is checked annually.  Water heater temperature is set below 120 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce the risk of serious burns.  Flames of gas burners are protected from drafts.  An insulating shield protects woodwork within 18 inches of any furnace, stove, or heater.  Burnable materials are kept well away from stoves, furnaces, and heaters.  An appropriate-size crescent wrench is stored near the shutoff valve of the outside gas line.  The flue is opened before using the fireplace.

Porch, Yard, and Garage  Railings and banisters are sturdy and inspected periodically.  Steps and walkways are kept free from ice and snow.  Yard and play space are free of holes, stones, broken glass, nail-studded boards, tools, and other litter.  Tools and other dangerous articles are kept out of children’s reach.  Dangerous products and chemicals such as antifreeze, insecticides, cleaning fluid, and lubricants are kept in the original container, locked in storage areas, and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the container.  Wires and low fences are brightly painted or marked with cloth strips to make them clearly visible.  Wells, cisterns, and pits are kept securely covered.  Disposable materials are not burned outside.  An area is marked off in the garage for bicycles, wagons, and other small vehicles.  Lawn mower is equipped with proper safeguards. Workshop and Power Tools  Safety goggles (or face shield), hearing protection, and appropriate clothing, including shoes, are worn when working with or around power tools. Appropriate eyewash is available.  Good ventilation exists, especially when sanding or painting. Dust masks or respirators are worn when suggested by the tool or product manufacturer.  Baking soda is kept handy to neutralize acid burns.  All electrical tools are either grounded with three-wire plugs or clearly marked as double-insulated.  Work area is free of clutter, including lumber scraps and oily rags.  Lighting over work area is adequate.  All tools and accessories have a place. Tools and accessories are kept in their place except when being used on a project.  Guards are in place on all power tools.  A “push stick” is used with table saws. All saw guards and shields are kept in place.  Tools are unplugged when not in use and before changing blades, servicing, and repairing. Electrical Devices and fixtures  Electrical fixtures and appliances are located and used beyond arms length of sink, stove, tub, shower, or other grounded metal objects unless the outlet is protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter. Ground-fault protected outlets are tested regularly.  No one touches electrical fixtures or appliances with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor.  Seldom-used electrical appliances are disconnected when not in use.  Household appliances are disconnected before repairs or adjustments.  Light bulbs are installed in all lamp sockets  Frayed and worn electrical cords are promptly replaced.  Long trailing cords are not visible.  Cords are kept out from under rugs, doors, and movable furniture.  Extension cords are UL-approved and the4 proper wire size for the load.  Children are taught never to touch electrical sockets or fixtures.  Fuses are adequate for the load and are not bypassed.  Circuit breakers are labeled and are not overloaded.

General  Home has a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm system, with at least one alarm in each bedroom and additional alarms in the living room, basement, and garage.  Everything has a place and is kept there when not in use.  A strong, rigid stepladder is kept in good repair and stored out of the way.  Window screens and storm windows are securely fastened.  Guns are stored unloaded and in locked cases.  Guns and ammunition are stored separately.  Children are permitted to use only blunt-end scissors.  Clothing worn for housework is free from drooping sleeves, sashes, or frills  Shoes worn for housework and home repairs have low heels and are in good repair.  Kerosene, gasoline, paint thinners, and other volatile materials are stored outside in special, clearly marked metal containers.  Oil mops, dust rags, painting equipment, and other greasy materials are stored in open metal containers.  Everyone turns on a light before entering a dark room.  Matches are extinguished before they are discarded.  Children are never permitted to play with matches.  Fire extinguishers are readily available and in good working order.  The house is free of rodents, spiders, and other pests.  Unwanted paint, chemical, or aerosol containers are promptly discarded in a safe and environmentally sound manner. For Emergency  Know the 911 emergency number. (Dial 0 if the 911 emergency system is not available in your area.)  Know the location of water, gas, and electric shutoffs, and be sure each shutoff is checked at least once a year.  Have a first-aid kit, approved by your doctor or the American Red Cross, and replenish supplies as needed.  Know basic first-aid procedures.  Have a fire escape plan from your home.  Have emergency water supplies stored in your home in case the primary water supply fails.  Have handheld flashlights readily available for emergency use.  Know how to get emergency help for any member of your family.

This worksheet was taken from the Safety Merit Badge Pamphlet, Boy Scouts of America, 2008 Printing