West Coast University Family Disaster Plan Summative Assessment Discussion

FIRST ONE IS A CHECK OFF LIST. I HAVE ATTACHED THE DOCUMENT. THE SECOND ASSIGNMENT IS BASED OFF OF THE CHECK OFF LIST. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

For this assignment, you will complete Your Family’s Disaster Plan Checklist adapted from Appendix A of your ReadyRN text.

This week you will gather and complete the recommended information and supplies listed on the Family Disaster Plan Checklist Checklist.

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.

a. Download one of the following, located in the Worksheets, Forms, and Templates area at left:

• Family Disaster Plan Checklist (PDF)

  or

• Family Disaster Plan Checklist (Word doc)

b. Complete all sections. For the inventory lists, use a check mark to show which items you have on hand.

• For items that are not applicable to you and your living situation, please write N/A (not applicable) in the space, otherwise it will be counted as incomplete.

***CHECK LIST NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED, AND THEN THERE IS A PAPER BASED OFF OF THE CHECK LIST****

Week 8 Assignment: Family Disaster Plan Summative Assessment

a. How would you prepare for the following situation? (provide realistic examples and details for safety and survival)

(Scenario) At this moment, you are sitting at home working on your class. Suddenly, the National Weather Bureau sends an alert across your cell phone—a tornado is headed your way. You have 15 minutes before touchdown in your neighborhood. What is your plan? This is a ‘shelter in place’ scenario, you cannot outrun the tornado. Identify a safe place in your home to take shelter.

You must include research. Cite and reference two sources and explain the recommended safety measures in a tornado emergency and how you would apply them to your specific living arrangements.

b. How prepared are you in the event of a disaster? Describe your level of disaster preparedness using specific examples and references to your “go-bag” and preparedness checklist assignments.

Example: “I am more prepared for a water-related disaster than a fire-related disaster even though I live in a highly secluded, forested area. I have a boat as transportation in the event of flooding, but I do not have rain barrels or fire barrier supplies on hand.”

Example: “There were many missing items on my preparedness checklist. I realized that I do not own a flashlight. If I had to use my phone as a light it would drain the battery very quickly.

c. Reflect on how prepared you were before this class and compare it with how prepared you are now.

• Have you acquired any new emergency items?
• Do you plan to take any additional trainings or certification courses?
• Have you shared your knowledge with friends and family?