Select a potential natural or man-made disaster  that could happen in your community. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper  about the disaster from the community nurses perspective.
Section 1: The Disaster, Man-Made or Natural

What disasters may strike your community and why? For example, do  you live in Tornado Alley, or has climate change resulted in unusual  cold weather snaps or blizzards in your community? Are you located in a  flood plain? Include possible diseases that may result from a natural  disaster, such as tetanus or cholera.

Section 2: The Nursing Response

Formulate responses to the disaster, considering systems and community levels of intervention.
Review websites where a disaster plan may be available for the  public, or if one is not currently available, call public health  department to see if a disaster plan exists for your community and what  the plan contains.

In addition to reviewing websites for information about your local  disaster plan, you will need to locate best practice/evidence-based  practice guidelines in professional literature to determine whether your  communitys disaster plan is as sound as it might be or if there is  room for improvement.

Section 3: Is My Community Prepared for a Disaster?

What conclusions can you draw about your communitys preparedness plan from having completed this evaluation?