| Planning an outdoor
activity? Would you know the safest place to huddle if caught outside
during a tornado? Or what is meant by the term "flash flood"? Or the
size of the largest hailstone recorded in the United States?
You'll learn all that and more from the
new training course offered by the BSA's E-Learning Management System.
First, take the eight question
Brainscan quiz to measure your overall weather savvy. Then move on to
the Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather Section, which offers
in-depth information on topics such as how to prepare for and, if
necessary, react to lightening, windstorms, and hurricanes, as well as
tips on reading the traditional signs for weather related situations.
You'll also discover tips and tricks
for beating the heat, or the cold, and for properly preparing yourself
or your Scouts for all outdoor excursions. Also, the site will help you
look ahead. Starting Jan. 1, 2009, tours must include at least one adult
that has completed Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather
Training.
 Click
here for the E-Learning portal
If you do not already
have a MyScouting account, you will need to create one (using your
e-mail address as your login). This account will give you direct
access to e-learning courses (and other options depending on your
profile).
If you already have a MyScouting account, simply log in as usual.
Scouting volunteers: have your council number and member ID handy (from
your registration card) when creating your account. This will ensure you
receive proper credit for courses completed successfully. SJAC is
council number 763. If you do not have your registration card, contact
your Committee Chairman. You may also request by email with your
District
Executive or
District Commissioner.
Remember...one
registered leader attending the outing must have completed Hazardous
Weather training in order to secure a Local Tour Permit. |
