Monday, September 14, 2020

Earn Your First Aid Badge- September is National Preparedness Month

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month?  You can find out how to make a plan, create an emergency kit and teach readiness at Ready.Gov!

September is also a perfect time for girls to earn their First Aid badges so they can be prepared!
 
It is very important to teach girls how to be safe and how to respond when emergencies happen. Learning basic first aid skills will empower girls to help themselves, and maybe help others, too.

You can find some first-aid learning resources at Girl Scouts at Home

While the videos don’t replace hands-on learning, they’re another way to connect Girl Scouts with the resources and education they need to complete the Senior First Aid badge. 



Here's a few we found: 



A series created by a sister council to help girls earn the Senior First Aid badge: