My Girl Scout Gold Award - Evacuation Door Hangers

Mission Statement

My name is Maddy. I am a rising high school senior and an ambassador Girl Scout from troop 31300. I am currently in the process of doing my Gold Award, which is the highest award that a Girl Scout can earn. I am working on this project with Lamorinda CERT and the Moraga Police Department. 

During the Sanders Ranch fire and evacuation a few years ago, I learned that there was a lot of confusion among the residents and authorities about who had evacuated and who had not. I realized that it would be more effective if there was a way to notify first responders as to whether or not households had evacuated. For my project, I am making double-sided door hangers that can be used during a fire evacuation to make the process quicker and more efficient. By looking for the door hangers on peoples' doors, first responders will know whether people have already evacuated from their houses or if they need help. My plan is to print enough signs for all the households in Moraga and then enlist help from volunteers to pass them out to everyone. I will also leave extra signs with the Police Department so that new Moraga residents can continue to have access to these signs.