{"id":37723,"date":"2025-07-08T16:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T21:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/programs\/health-wellness-2\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T17:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T22:02:14","slug":"emergency-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/programs\/emergency-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e37723-e1 mt3v-0 mt3v-1 mt3v-4 mt3v-5 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e37723-e2 mt3v-9 mt3v-a mt3v-c mt3v-d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e37723-e3 mt3v-g mt3v-h\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e37723-e4 mt3v-l mt3v-m\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Emergency preparedness<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e5 mt3v-o mt3v-p\"><p>camper safety is our highest priority.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e6 mt3v-p mt3v-q mt3v-r\"><p>At the American Youth Foundation, safety is the foundation of everything we do. We maintain a comprehensive, layered approach to emergency preparedness, including:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e37723-e7 mt3v-0 mt3v-2 mt3v-4 mt3v-5 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e37723-e8 mt3v-9 mt3v-a mt3v-c mt3v-e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e37723-e9 mt3v-g mt3v-h body-link\"><div class=\"x-acc e37723-e10 mt3v-s\" id=\"x-acc-e37723-e10\"><div class=\"e37723-e11 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37723-e11\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37723-e11\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e11\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Specialized Training<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37723-e11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37723-e11\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e11\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e12 mt3v-p mt3v-r\">All staff from directors to cabin leaders train in emergency protocols, first aid\/CPR, and crisis communication. Many earn advanced certifications in lifeguarding, wilderness medicine, and emergency management.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37723-e13 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37723-e13\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37723-e13\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e13\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Expert Partnerships<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37723-e13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37723-e13\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e13\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e14 mt3v-p mt3v-r\">We collaborate with local emergency responders and medical providers as we develop and practice response plans. Merrowvista and Miniwanca also undergo yearly accreditation through the American Camp Association to ensure we are current on best practices for emergency response.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37723-e15 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37723-e15\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37723-e15\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e15\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Active Weather Monitoring<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37723-e15\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37723-e15\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e15\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e16 mt3v-p mt3v-r\">Our site teams track multiple weather services and receive NOAA and local alerts to respond proactively to severe weather.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37723-e17 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37723-e17\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37723-e17\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e17\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Prepared Environments<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37723-e17\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37723-e17\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e17\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e18 mt3v-p mt3v-r\">Evacuation routes and shelters are clearly identified across camp. Campers and staff participate in safety drills early in the camp session so everyone knows what to do during an emergency.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37723-e19 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37723-e19\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37723-e19\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e19\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Communication On Trail<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37723-e19\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37723-e19\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37723-e19\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37723-e20 mt3v-p mt3v-r\">All wilderness trips carry cell phones or satellite phones (more remote trips also carry GPS locators) to maintain contact with camp leadership and emergency services. Groups on trail have frequent check-ins with camp throughout their experience.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e37723-e21 mt3v-0 mt3v-3\"><div class=\"x-row e37723-e22 mt3v-9 mt3v-b mt3v-f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e37723-e23 mt3v-g mt3v-h mt3v-i mt3v-j mt3v-4 mt3v-6 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" data-x-element-bg-layer=\"{&quot;parallaxSize&quot;:&quot;150%&quot;,&quot;parallaxDir&quot;:&quot;h&quot;,&quot;parallaxRev&quot;:false}\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e37723-e24 mt3v-g mt3v-j mt3v-k mt3v-4 mt3v-7 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e37723-e25 mt3v-m mt3v-n\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Questions?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e37723-e26 mt3v-t\" data-x-effect-provider=\"colors particles effects\"><div class=\"x-div e37723-e27 mt3v-t\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e37723-e28 mt3v-u mt3v-8\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:miniwancacamps@ayf.com\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 27px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf0e0;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Email miniwanca<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e37723-e29 mt3v-u mt3v-8\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:merrowvistacamps@ayf.com\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 27px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf0e0;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Email merrowvista<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emergency preparedness camper safety is our highest priority.At the American Youth Foundation, safety is the foundation of everything we do. 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