US Girl Scouts prepare for war, pestilence

Zeikstraal · 10 september 2009, 20:41

Verwachten ze iets ofzo

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090908...20090908185707

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States wants to enlist its 3.4 million Girl Scouts in the effort to combat hurricanes, pandemics, terror attacks and other disasters.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a campaign Tuesday to entice the blue, brown and green-clad multitudes to be even more prepared, with the promise of a new patch if they pitch in.

The young scouts will be able to emblazon their sashes or vests with the patch if they undergo the training which readies them for an emergency.

"This new preparedness patch will increase citizen preparedness and enhance our country's readiness for disasters," said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano in a statement.

"As a former Girl Scout, I know the 'Be Prepared' motto well, and I look forward to working with the Girl Scouts to spread the preparedness message to all of our nation's citizens."

The move is part of a month-long government effort to make Americans better able to cope with natural and man-made disasters.

Napolitano has urged individuals, families and businesses to stock fresh water and food, and prepare an emergency plan -- to be enacted in the event of a disaster.

The unveiling of the patch marks a partnership between the scouts and Citizen Corps, a community-based initiative under the DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency, which coordinates national response to disasters.

Girl Scouts of the USA chief executive Kathy Cloninger said the tie up with Citizen Corps "provides an opportunity for our girls to lead the way in ensuring that their families and their communities are prepared for emergencies."

The patch will be available alongside existing Girls Are Great, Girl Scouts Against Smoking, Media Know-How and Read to Lead patches, and, of course, the Cookie Sale Activity Pin.

Girl Scouts sell an astonishing 200 million boxes of cookies each year on average, according to the organization, which was founded in 1912 and chartered by the US Congress in 1950.

It is not the first time the girl guides have been called into action in defense of the homeland.

During World War II, Girl Scouts "operated bicycle courier services, invested more than 48,000 hours in Farm Aid projects, collected fat and scrap metal, and grew Victory Gardens," according to Girl Scouts of the USA.

As the end of the second millennium neared and computers around the world were expected to be stricken with a debilitating bug, Girl Scouts were enlisted in some parts of the country to hand out advice about the threat poised by Y2K.

After the September 11, 2001 attacks scouts hosted remembrance ceremonies and wrote thank-you letters to rescuer workers.

IronChef · 10 september 2009, 21:35

Voorbereid zijn op het ergste is een slimme houding.

Zeikstraal · 10 september 2009, 21:37

Idd, als uw leger bezet is in andere gebieden, moet ge een noodoplossing hebben in geval van..

Busse87 · 10 september 2009, 21:56

Ze zijn precies al voorbereidingen aan het treffen op 1 of andere grote oorlog die er aan gaat komen ( of willen starten ) .

Ach , misschien ben ik een beetje paranoia

willem1940NLD · 11 september 2009, 12:49

Misschien worden ze wel uitgezonden naar Afghanistan ofzo?

smokey · 11 september 2009, 13:07

ObamaJugend

the_dude · 11 september 2009, 13:15

vs militariseert daarvoor dienen al die fictieve vijanden en fictieve aanvallen. Het volk zal onderdrukt worden (nog meer dan nu reeds het geval is).

parcifal · 11 september 2009, 13:47

Citaat:

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Busse87

Ach , misschien ben ik een beetje paranoia

Misschien ben je dan ook af en toe een beetje griep, of een beetje verkoudheid?

10 september 2009, 20:41	#1
Zeikstraal Banneling Geregistreerd: 6 augustus 2009 Berichten: 2.798	US Girl Scouts prepare for war, pestilence Verwachten ze iets ofzo http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090908...20090908185707 WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States wants to enlist its 3.4 million Girl Scouts in the effort to combat hurricanes, pandemics, terror attacks and other disasters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a campaign Tuesday to entice the blue, brown and green-clad multitudes to be even more prepared, with the promise of a new patch if they pitch in. The young scouts will be able to emblazon their sashes or vests with the patch if they undergo the training which readies them for an emergency. "This new preparedness patch will increase citizen preparedness and enhance our country's readiness for disasters," said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano in a statement. "As a former Girl Scout, I know the 'Be Prepared' motto well, and I look forward to working with the Girl Scouts to spread the preparedness message to all of our nation's citizens." The move is part of a month-long government effort to make Americans better able to cope with natural and man-made disasters. Napolitano has urged individuals, families and businesses to stock fresh water and food, and prepare an emergency plan -- to be enacted in the event of a disaster. The unveiling of the patch marks a partnership between the scouts and Citizen Corps, a community-based initiative under the DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency, which coordinates national response to disasters. Girl Scouts of the USA chief executive Kathy Cloninger said the tie up with Citizen Corps "provides an opportunity for our girls to lead the way in ensuring that their families and their communities are prepared for emergencies." The patch will be available alongside existing Girls Are Great, Girl Scouts Against Smoking, Media Know-How and Read to Lead patches, and, of course, the Cookie Sale Activity Pin. Girl Scouts sell an astonishing 200 million boxes of cookies each year on average, according to the organization, which was founded in 1912 and chartered by the US Congress in 1950. It is not the first time the girl guides have been called into action in defense of the homeland. During World War II, Girl Scouts "operated bicycle courier services, invested more than 48,000 hours in Farm Aid projects, collected fat and scrap metal, and grew Victory Gardens," according to Girl Scouts of the USA. As the end of the second millennium neared and computers around the world were expected to be stricken with a debilitating bug, Girl Scouts were enlisted in some parts of the country to hand out advice about the threat poised by Y2K. After the September 11, 2001 attacks scouts hosted remembrance ceremonies and wrote thank-you letters to rescuer workers. Laatst gewijzigd door Zeikstraal : 10 september 2009 om 20:42.

11 september 2009, 12:49	#5
willem1940NLD Perm. Vertegenwoordiger VN Geregistreerd: 4 november 2004 Berichten: 14.274	Misschien worden ze wel uitgezonden naar Afghanistan ofzo? __________________ Als het regent in Limburg, kan het op Aarde best mooi weer zijn.

11 september 2009, 13:07	#6
smokey Burger Geregistreerd: 21 augustus 2009 Berichten: 194	ObamaJugend __________________ GOD Promised Me Your Land, Your Corneas, and Your Bones

11 september 2009, 13:15	#7
the_dude Eur. Commissievoorzitter Geregistreerd: 19 augustus 2005 Locatie: Ekeren Berichten: 8.149	vs militariseert daarvoor dienen al die fictieve vijanden en fictieve aanvallen. Het volk zal onderdrukt worden (nog meer dan nu reeds het geval is). __________________ "Het is de gelovige die, niet het geloof dat bescherming nodig heeft. Mensen hebben mensenrechten, religies, geloven en ideeën hebben die niet.''

10 september 2009, 21:35	#2
IronChef Minister-President Geregistreerd: 12 februari 2009 Berichten: 4.993	Voorbereid zijn op het ergste is een slimme houding.

10 september 2009, 21:37	#3
Zeikstraal Banneling Geregistreerd: 6 augustus 2009 Berichten: 2.798	Idd, als uw leger bezet is in andere gebieden, moet ge een noodoplossing hebben in geval van..

10 september 2009, 21:56	#4
Busse87 Burgemeester Geregistreerd: 10 juni 2007 Locatie: Mechelen Berichten: 559	Ze zijn precies al voorbereidingen aan het treffen op 1 of andere grote oorlog die er aan gaat komen ( of willen starten ) . Ach , misschien ben ik een beetje paranoia