In this unit- you are learning about disaster preparedness- which is an important component of community health nursing and the nursing profession. For this discussion- respond to the following: Pick

In this unit, you are learning about disaster preparedness, which is an important component of community health nursing and the nursing profession.  For this discussion, respond to the following:

  • Pick a federal, state, or local disaster agency, such as The Red Cross or FEMA, and describe its role in responding to a range of emergencies that might arise.
  • What is disaster preparedness, as it relates to the nursing profession?
  • Identify 2 emergency response functions or roles and how they could be demonstrated in an emergency response drill.
  • Describe 3 examples in which your community agencies currently respond to emergent situations.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references.