Emergency Alarm

• A high-low or warbling alarm means everyone should take immediate shelter.
• A single blast indicates the all-clear.
• Seek durable shelter such as a dining hall, shower house, nature lodge, or other permanent structure.
• If durable shelter is not available, move to a ditch or other low-lying area.

Medical Emergency

In a life-threatening medical emergency, administer first aid as appropriate for the injury or illness, call 911 immediately, and notify the Camp Ranger.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout camp. Familiarize yourself with the location of nearby AEDs when you arrive.

Thunderstorms

Seek shelter whenever a thunderstorm approaches. Thunderstorms may produce:

• Lightning
• Hail
• Downbursts and straight-line winds
• Tornadoes

A thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for thunderstorms. A thunderstorm warning means a thunderstorm is occurring in the area.

Lightning

If you can see lightning or hear thunder, a thunderstorm is nearby and you should seek shelter immediately.

• Get out of the water immediately.
• Seek durable shelter whenever possible.
• If no shelter is available, move to the lowest area possible and stay away from trees.
• If you are inside a vehicle, remain there.
• Wait at least 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before leaving shelter.

Tornado

In the event of a tornado, get as low to the ground as possible in a ditch or other low-lying area. Stay away from trees and temporary shelters.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornado development. A tornado warning means a tornado has been detected or is occurring in the area.

Wildfire

If you see a fire, alert others immediately by yelling “FIRE!” Clear everyone from the area, move upwind and well away from the fire, call 911, and then notify the Camp Ranger.

Unauthorized or Suspicious Individuals

Report any suspicious or out-of-place individual to your unit leader immediately. Do not approach the person. If possible, note details about the individual’s appearance and location so they can be reported accurately.

Evacuation Procedures

Emergency evacuation routes are posted in buildings and key areas throughout Atlanta Area Council camp properties. Familiarize yourself with the evacuation routes for the areas you use during your visit.

Missing Camper

Maintain an accurate headcount of your group. If a camper is determined to be missing, notify the Camp Ranger as soon as possible.

Emergency Contact Information

In an emergency, call 911 first and follow the directions of emergency personnel. Once it is safe to do so, contact the appropriate Camp Ranger Team so they can provide an immediate response and assistance.

Camp Ranger Team

Our Commitment to Safe Scouting

Scouting America does not compromise the safety of youth, volunteers, or employees. Safety is a shared responsibility that should be taught, reinforced, and practiced at every opportunity.

Scouting America’s youth protection practices include:

• Mandatory Safeguarding Youth training
• Criminal background checks
• Prohibiting one-on-one interactions between adults and youth
• Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse to law enforcement
• Volunteer screening procedures