# Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: Yes, as one choice in the emergency group
- Category: Public Service
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/emergency-preparedness/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Emergency%20Preparedness.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/emergency-preparedness/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/emergency-preparedness/guide/index.md

Learn emergency planning, disaster preparedness, and response skills. Master home safety, evacuation plans, and community readiness to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.