# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 16 — Housing

### Chapter 06 — Certification for Youth Camps

#### Regulation .34 Emergency Procedures.

*COMAR 10.16.06.34*

A. An operator shall prepare and implement a written emergency plan that includes procedures for the camp staff members to:

  (1) Ensure camper safety during natural disasters, severe weather, and other emergencies;

  (2) Evacuate campers from the camp;

  (3) Account for campers and locate a missing camper;

  (4) Use fire, rescue, police, and 911 services;

  (5) Ensure emergency transportation;

  (6) Notify the camper's parent or guardian;

  (7) Ensure camper safety until the camper's parent, guardian, or parent's or guardian's designee picks up the camper;

  (8) Monitor for adverse weather conditions; and

  (9) Meet the requirements of §B(4) — (7) of this regulation.

B. An operator shall ensure that:

  (1) Not more than 30 calendar days before working at the camp, each staff member or volunteer:

    (a) Is trained in the emergency plan;

    (b) Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; and

    (c) Is provided with the opportunity to discuss the procedures and have any questions answered by a supervisor;

  (2) Documentation is kept on file that each staff member or volunteer received the training required in §B(1) of this regulation;

  (3) A staff member or volunteer conducts emergency procedures according to the emergency plan;

  (4) A telephone or alternate means of communication is provided to:

    (a) Summon emergency fire and rescue services; and

    (b) Receive emergency communications;

  (5) A drill in the emergency procedures is conducted early in each session and a written record is maintained of the drill;

  (6) At least one adult staff member and one counselor or assistant counselor are present so that in the event of an emergency:

    (a) One staff member remains with an injured camper; and

    (b) The other summons emergency assistance immediately; and

  (7) During severe weather, adequate shelter is provided for the campers and camp staff members.