emergency preparedness – Scouting magazine

Scouters in Action: He saved his wife from a fire!

By Michael Freeman

Read our special Scouters in Action, celebrating the heroic efforts of adult volunteers.

How to build an emergency shelter if you’re lost in the woods

By Aaron Derr

Lost in the woods? Be prepared for anything with these tips for building an emergency shelter during a time of need.

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 a bee sting

By Scouting magazine

How quick thinking and an EpiPen can save a life.

Survive This! Separation Anxiety

By Scouting magazine

You’re hiking in the wilderness, and three hours into the journey you’ve become hopelessly lost. Then you realize you’ve dropped your map somewhere along the way. What do you do?

What to do if you meet a snake on the trail

By Scouting magazine

You’re hiking on remote national park land when you see a rattlesnake blocking the trail just ahead of you. What do you do?

Survive This!: When Lightning Strikes

By Scouting magazine

Follow these simple steps to keep your guys safe during a thunderstorm.

How to survive if your light goes out when caving

By Scouting magazine

You’re caving with your crew when your light source burns out. Your batteries and other lights are in your pack, which is missing. And now you’ve become separated. How do you survive?