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Family Disaster Plan Checklist NURS 431 Disaster Management
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One of the most important steps you can take in preparing for emergencies is to develop a
household disaster plan. This involves creating a plan that identifies who you can contact in
an emergency, what each member of your family must do, and how you can better prepare
yourself for the situation. See Appendix A in your text. (Veenema, 2009)
Assignment Instructions:
Complete the Family Disaster Plan Checklist
1.
Complete all sections. Use yes, no, check marks or x's for items you do have. Use need, for
items you do not have at this time. Use N/A, for items not applicable for your living
situation. Do not leave anything blank.
2.
Remember to protect personal information by using pseudonyms, or by providing only
partial information
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Ex: Sister: Britley *****, phone: 724-***-****, email: b********@yahoo.com
3.
Use complete information for utility and public companies.
4.
Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded.
5.
Please note: You are not required to purchase any items on this list, however, take note of
the items you are missing and consider how it could impact your safety and survival in a
disaster.
6.
Complete the “My Family’s Disaster Plan”. Include your reference and in text citations.
My Family’s Disaster Plan
Research potential disasters that could occur in your community. Select 2 (two) potential
disasters and using about 25 words, examine how these potential disasters can impact you as a
nurse. Provide at least 1 reference for each potential disaster. Use APA Style for your
reference(s) and in text citation(s).
Possible hazards in my area # 1 Earthquakes. I should find shelter, be up to date on emergency
protocols and stay in a secure building during earthquakes. I should also make sure that I am
available in case nurses are needed.
Reference
Southern California Earthquake Data Center. (2019). Recent Earthquakes in California and
Nevada - Index Map . Caltech.edu.
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Family Disaster Plan Checklist NURS 431 Disaster Management
Possible hazards in my area # 2 Wildfires
I should look out for carbon monoxide poisoning, burns, and heat stroke as a nurse. Wildfires
are increasingly common in California.
Reference
California Government. (2019). 2019 Fire Season Outlook | Welcome to CAL FIRE . Ca.gov.
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Emergency Phone Numbers -
(Program these into all phones and post in a common area in the home.)
Address Phone #
Police Department 251 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
90014
[phone]
Fire Department 3000 Hoover St, Los Angeles,
CA 90007
[phone]
Local Emergency Services 1401 S Hope St, Los Angeles,
CA 90015
[phone]
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Local American Red Cross 1450 S Central Ave, Los
Angeles, CA 90021
[phone]
Poison Help 1401 S Hope St, Los Angeles,
CA 90015
1-800-222-1212
Healthcare Providers
● Doctor 1711 West Temple Street,
Suite 4691, Los Angeles, CA
90026
213-238-5887
● Dentist 2604 Vermont Ave F, Los
Angeles, CA 90007
[phone]
● Other (add additional
important personal
contacts)
Employers and School Officials Contacts
I know the emergency response plans for employers and schools. __x___
For yourself, spouse, and significant other:
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