Section 1: The Disaster, Man-Made or Natural What disasters may strike in California? Include possible diseases that may result from this natural disaster, such as tetanus or cholera

Section 1: The Disaster, Man-Made or Natural

• What disasters may strike in California? Include possible diseases that may result from this 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 in California and what the plan contains.
  • In addition to reviewing websites for information about this disaster plan, locate best practice/evidence-based practice guidelines in professional literature to determine whether California’s 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 be drawn about California preparedness plan from having completed this evaluation?