Outdoor Leadership Curriculum Project

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN SAMPLE
 
Trip: Oozma Kappa 3-Day Backpacking Expedition
 
Dates: September 23-26, 2026
 
Trip Leaders:
Mike Wazowski – Trip Coordinator
Phone: (000) 923-1923
GPS Device: MU NavUnit #MW-01
James P. Sullivan – Safety Lead
Phone: (000) 291-3291
 
Student Roster:
Scott Squibbles
Terri Perry
Terry Perry
Art
Don Carlton
 
Trip Location(s):
Monsters University
Slime Creek Trail System
Scream Ridge Backcountry Zone
 
Proposed Itinerary:
Vehicle Information – MU Campus Van #23 (Light Blue, MU Facility ID 23), License Plate: SCR3AM1
Vehicle will be parked at the Slime Creek Trailhead for the duration of the expedition.
Day 1: MU Campus → Slime Creek Trailhead → Slime Creek Campsite #1
12:00PM – Depart to Slime Creek Trailhead
1:00PM – Arrive at Slime Creek Trainhead
1:15PM – Depart from Slime Creek Trailhead and hike ~ 6 miles to Slime Creek Campsite #1
Day 2 – Slime Creek Campsite #1 → Scream Ridge Trail → Scream Ridge Campsite #2
Depart from Slime Creek Campsite #1 and hike ~ 8 miles along Scream Ridge Trail to Scream Ridge Campsite #2
Day 3 – Scream Ridge Campsite #2 → Slime Creek Trailhead → MU Campus
Depart from Scream Ridge Campsite #2 and hike ~ 10 miles to Slime Creek Trailhead
After arriving at Slime Creek Trailhead, group will depart in the van and head back to MU Campus
 
Intended Campsites, Hotels, Lodging:
Day 1: Slime Creek Campsite #1
Coordinates: 23.1923192319 N, -91.3291329132 W
Day 2: Scream Ridge Campsite #2
Coordinates: 23.859432013 N, -91.019574832 W
 
Emergency Action Plan:
Leaders should address emergencies in the field to their level of training and determine whether evacuation is necessary.
As soon as possible, leaders responding to an emergency should document the incident, including:
– Time of incident
– Environmental conditions
– Parties involved
– Injury/illness assessment
– Anticipated problems
– Treatment plan
– Any changes to group location or route
If evacuation is needed:
– Determine whether some or all of the parties will be evacuating.
All parties – whether evacuating or remaining in the field – must have:
– One of the trip leaders present
– Adequate water
– Food
– Shelter equipment
– First aid kit
– Appropriate navigation tools
– Communication device (GPS communicator, phone)
– A written plan of action
– A copy of this expedition plan
As soon as leaders involved in the evacuation or life-threatening emergency are able to establish contact with outside resources, the Emergency Contact Protocol in this plan must be followed.
In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation, we will follow these procedures:
Day 1:
If an emergency requiring an evacuation occurs on Day 1, and we are west of Slime Creek Meadow, we will backtrack west on Slime Creek Trail to Slime Creek Trailhead. MU Van #23 will be used for vehicle transport to Monstropolis General Hospital. If additional support is needed, the Slime Creek Ranger Station provides communication and emergency resources.
If an emergency requiring evacuation occurs on Day 1, and we are east of Slime Creek Meadow, we will continue east to the Slime Creek Ranger Station via the Meadow Spur Trail. From the Ranger Station, staff can coordinate vehicle transport or Search & Rescue (SAR) is required. We will exit the backcountry via the main Scream Ridge Access Road.
Day 2:
If an emergency requiring evacuation occurs on Day 2, and we are south of the Scream Ridge Overlook Junction, we will continue south toward the Slime Creek Trail Junction and proceed to the Slime Creek Trailhead for vehicle evacuation. If trail conditions or injury prevent reaching the trailhead, we will divert to the Slime Creek Ranger Station for support and communication. From there, we will use the Scream Ridge Access Road to exit the area.
If an emergency requiring evacuation occurs on Day 2, and we are north of the Scream Ridge Overlook Junction, we will head north to the Scream Ridge Access Road Crossing (1 mile west of the northern ridge section). From the Scream Ridge Access Road, we will travel to the Slime Creek Ranger Station or rendezvous with SAR depending on terrain and weather conditions. All exits will proceed via the main Slime Creek corridor and Scream Ridge Access Road.
Day 3:
If an emergency requiring evacuation occurs on Day 3, and we are north of Scream Ridge Campsite #2, we will continue toward the Slime Creek Trailhead via the main Slime Creek Trail. We will exit via the Scream Ridge Access Road. If assistance is needed, Slime Creek Ranger Station personnel can provide support.
If an emergency requiring evacuation occurs on Day 3, and we are south of Scream Ridge Campsite #2 located at higher elevation on the Scream Ridge Pass, we will descend immediately to lower terrain – if injury and weather permit – using the Scream Ridge Descent Path. Once at lower elevation, we will move to the Slime Creek Trailhead. MU Van #23 will be used for vehicle transport to Monstropolis General Hospital.
 
Emergency Contact Numbers:
Regional Public Safety:
Monstropolis Public Safety Department: (231) 911-2847
Fear Tech Forest Search & Rescue: (231) 275-2957
Sludgeville Municipal Law Enforcement: (231) 746-3728
Slime Creek Ranger Station: (231) 743-2854
 
Hospital Address & Directions:
Monstropolis General Hospital
Address: 13 Boo Boulevard, Monstropolis, MU 03254
Phone: (231) 284-9584
Directions
From Slime Creek Trailhead:
Follow Slime Creek Road north to Fear Tech Highway (7.5mi)
Turn right and merge onto Monstropolis Expressway (14.7mi)
Take Exit 4A toward City Center (1.5mi)
Turn right onto Boo Boulevard (0.5mi)
Continue on Boo Boulevard to Monstropolis General Hospital
From Scream Ridge Access Road:
Travel south on Scream Ridge Access Road to Fear Tech Highway (10.4mi)
Turn left and merge onto Monstropolis Expressway (14.7mi)
Take Exit 4A toward City Center (1.5mi)
Turn right onto Boo Boulevard (0.5mi)
Continue on Boo Boulevard to Monstropolis General Hospital
 
Contact Protocol:
In the event of an emergency, the protocol for notifying necessary personnel will be as follows. Call the following support staff, in this order, until someone is reached:
Chet Alexander, MU Outdoor Programs Coordinator – (231) 857-2918
Randall Boggs, MU Resident Life Director – (231) 843-7164
Alexandria Hardscrabble, MU Dean of Students – (231) 937-8271
 
When contact is made, the support staff will manage contact with any relevant parties (authorities, public safety personnel, families, other staff, etc.)
 
In the event of a non-emergency (i.e. running significantly behind schedule), the protocol for notifying necessary personnel will be as follows. Call the following support staff, in this order, until someone is reached. The contact person can then establish communication with necessary parties about the updated itinerary.
Chet Alexander, MU Outdoor Programs Coordinator – (231) 857-2918
Randall Boggs, MU Resident Life Director – (231) 843-7164