Emergency Preparedness Archives - Page 4 of 6

How to slow yourself down on a steep ski run

By Scouting magazine

New to skiing and feeling out of control? Don’t let the slopes get the best of you. These techniques will help you on your next ski run.

Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion

By Scouting magazine

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

What to do when you run into trouble on the highway

By Scouting magazine

Be prepared if you unexpectedly run into trouble on the highway while transporting Scouts.

An expert’s tips for avoiding accidents in the wilderness

By Scouting magazine

Equip your Scouts with these expert-approved safety and accident-prevention tips before heading out into the wilderness.

How to survive if you’re snowed in during a winter storm

By Bryan Wendell

Follow these steps to stay safe and warm if you’re suddenly snowed in during a winter storm.

Escape safely from smoke or flames

By Scouting magazine

Stay in-the-know when it comes to fire safety at your pack, troop, or crew’s meeting place.

Play safe in the snow

By Scouting magazine

Use these guidelines to help you and your Scouts stay safe while participating in snow sports this winter.

Whitewater rafting safety tips that may save a Scout or Scouter’s life

By Scouting magazine

You’re whitewater rafting down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho when you approach a Class IV rapid. Midway through the rapid, you fall out and become separated from your craft. You’re wearing a helmet and PFD, but you need to act quickly before you’re seriously injured. What do you do?