DISASTER RESPONSE, PREPAREDNESS, AND SAFETY
Disaster response and preparedness is vital for all Nebraskans. In this category, 4-H members have the opportunity to share what they learned about a disaster, how they responded, and will have a place to share their successes in disaster recovery. They can create exhibits about all-terrain vehicles, fire, and tractor safety. In addition, participants can also create informational exhibits about basic safety strategies. Through involvement in this category, 4-H members will be better educated about disaster response and recovery and personal safety.
- Posters must be no larger than 22” x 28”.
- Scrapbooks are to be exhibited in a three-ring binder.
- Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/ne4hsafety PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
DIVISION 440 – SAFETY
E440001* GENERAL PURPOSE FIRST AID KIT - A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for use in the home. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies the kit is designed for should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for included items. Consider items needed to cover the following areas of first aid: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety Manual,
4-H 425, pages 6 & 7 for guidance. No purchased first aid kits allowed. (SF110)
- Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified:
- Prescription medications (If the kit’s purpose is to provide medication for someone with special needs, explain in the written description and inventory, but remove the medication).
- Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date. (This includes sterile items, non-prescription medications, ointments, salves, etc. Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the last day of that month.)
- Any controlled substance.
E440002* SPECIFIC PURPOSE FIRST AID KIT - A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an
emergency in a variety of situations and locations. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for the kit’s intended purpose. Examples could include a kit for a vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, livestock building, camping etc. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies expected for that location should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for included items. Items included should be relevant to the kit’s intended purpose. Consider items needed to cover the following areas of first aid: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care, and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety Manual, 4-H 425, pages 6 and 7 for guidance. No purchased first aid kits allowed. (SF192)
- Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified:
- Prescription medications (If the kit’s purpose is to provide medication for someone with special needs, explain in the written description and inventory, but remove the medication).
- Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date. (This includes sterile items, non-prescription medications, ointments, salves, etc. Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the last day of that month.)
- Any controlled substance.
E440005* SAFETY EXPERIENCES POSTER OR SCRAPBOOK - Share a learning experience the youth had related to safety or incident types. Examples could be participating in a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop or similar event, scientific experiment related to safety, or the youth’s response to an emergency situation. Include a detailed description of the experience, the 4-H member’s role, some evidence of the member’s leadership in the situation, and a summary of the learning that took place. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation lasting up to five minutes. (SF190)
E440006* CAREERS IN SAFETY - The exhibit should identify a specific career area in the safety field and include education and certification requirements for available positions, salary information, demand for the field and a summary of the 4-H member’s interest in the field. Examples of careers include firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some military assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical personnel, fire investigator, and more. It is recommended 4-H members interview a professional in the field in their research. Additional research sources might include books, articles, career web sites, job-related government web sites, or interviews with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation lasting up to five minutes. (SF191)
E440010 SAFETY POSTER - Posters must be no larger than 22” x 28”.
DIVISION 440 - DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESPONSE
- All exhibits in this division are focused on preparing for or responding to a weather-related or man-made disaster.
E440003* DISASTER KIT (Emergency Preparedness) - Disaster kits must contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency conditions caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materials is left to the exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material or items for each person. A description of the kit’s purpose, the number of people supported, and a list of individual contents is required. 4-H members are encouraged to test their kit by challenging their family to try to survive using only the included materials for the designated time. If tested, share that experience in kit documentation. Please include an explanation of drinking water needs for your disaster kit. Do not bring actual water to the fair in the kit. (SF111)
E440007* DISASTER PREPAREDNESS LEARNING EXPERIENCE – Create a poster, scrapbook or multi-media
presentation promoting a preparedness training or a recovery message or response to a weather-related or man-made disaster. Examples of training could include a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop or similar events; scientific experiment related to safety related to a weather- related disaster; or the youth’s response to an emergency situation in that disaster event. Documentation should include evidence of your family’s or community’s preparedness, response or recovery for the disaster topic or training experience.(SF TBA)
E440008* CARE PACKAGE DISPLAY - This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may use a poster or multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a recipient who has experienced a weather or man-made disaster. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Answer the following questions in your exhibit. How did you select the organization? What items did you include in your care package? Why did you select those items? How did it feel to present your care pack to the recipient? What did you learn from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the care package or recipient. Examples of care packages are, replacement of toys lost in a disaster for the children, personal hygiene kits for individuals displaced after a disaster, soup in a jar, etc. (SF182)
E440009* TELLING A STORY DISPLAY – Exhibit will include three photos to tell a story. Photos should capture the beginning, middle, and end of a single story, project, or event showcasing a weather-related event, or man-made disaster. Display will consist of three 4 inch x 6 inch photos mounted on a single horizontal 11 inch x 14 inch black or white poster or mat board. Include a caption of a few sentences to explain the story the photos are telling. (SF TBA)
DIVISION 441 - BICYCLES/CYCLING
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
- Entries are not eligible for State Fair.
E441001 BICYCLE SAFETY POSTER - 14” x 22” either vertical or horizontal arrangement. May be in any medium- watercolor, ink, crayon, etc., so long as they are not three-dimensional.
E441002 BICYCLE DEMONSTRATION DISPLAY - to be exhibited by an individual. Exhibit may include: 1) parts of a bicycle, 2) worn or broken parts, or 3) a step-by-step procedure of how some repair or service job is performed. A limited number of photographs are acceptable. Actual parts or cut-aways of parts are recommended. The exhibit is to be prepared on a 24” high x 32” wide board not to exceed 1/4” in thickness.
E441003 DOCUMENTED BIKE RIDING TRIP - Include a written report using a notebook or scrapbook showing a bike ride or trip you have made using your bike.
E441004 YOU BE THE TEACHER - Share with others what you learned in the project. Exhibit may be a notebook or small display of an educational nature.
DIVISION 442 – ATV
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
- Entries are not eligible for State Fair.
E442001 SAFETY POSTER - 14” x 22” - Six photos of yourself demonstrating safety measures necessary for ATV operation.
E442002 SAFETY SCRAPBOOK - Journal of your ATV safety practices.
E442003 DEMONSTRATION DISPLAY - Show some part or system of an ATV, worn or broken part, step-by-step repair procedure, etc. Include a brief description. Display on a board 24” high x 32” wide and 1/4” thick.
E442004 YOU BE THE TEACHER - Educational notebook, display, collection of materials that relate to the project.
Include an 8 1/2” x 11” page describing exhibit and summary of learning.
DIVISION 450 - FIRE EDUCATION
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
E450001* FIRE SAFETY POSTER - This is a home floor plan drawn to scale showing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including all doors and windows. Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape routes from each room. Use red arrows showing secondary routes to use if the primary routes are blocked. Primary and secondary escape routes must lead outside to an assembly location. Documentation should include evidence the escape plan has been practiced at least four times. (SF269)
E450002* FIRE PREVENTION POSTER OR SCRAPBOOK- Poster or scrapbook should promote a fire prevention message and be appropriate to display during National Fire Prevention Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Halloween, 4th of July, etc.) Originality, clarity and artistic impression will all be judged. Do not include live fireworks, matches or other flammable/explosive/hazardous materials. Any entry containing this material will be disqualified. (SF268)