One Plan, Many Scenarios: Tips for Building an All-Hazards Emergency Response Framework for Camps

Emergencies can happen at any time, from severe weather and medical incidents to missing campers or active threats. In all these situations, planning is key, but it can often feel overwhelming. Camp leaders, staff, and campers can all benefit from one clear, adaptable emergency response framework that works across a wide range of scenarios.
Join a longtime 4-H Camp Director, a Police Officer, and a Fire Lieutenant as they share practical ways to build an all-hazards emergency plan that’s simple to teach, easy to practice, and ready to use. You’ll learn how to define clear roles, set up effective communication steps, collaborate with first responders as part of your camp training, and make sure your entire team feels confident when it matters most.
Participants will leave with real-world tips, sample tools, and a solid foundation they can adapt to help everyone stay calm, coordinated, and safe.