Over the past several years, we have witnessed major natural disasters, such as flooding in Alaska and wildfires in the United States. The statistics for wildfires are startling; as of December 7, 2023, 2.61 million acres have been burnt in the United States due to 53,775 fires (NIFC, 2023). In Florida, Hurricane Idalia visited the Big Bend area as a category three storm, the first major hurricane to make landfall in this area. The 7-12 foot storm surge resulted in major flooding and displaced many individuals and families in one of the poorest areas of Florida (NPR, 2023). In Florida, disaster preparedness is an annual concern, but for the at-risk or marginal population, there is no ability to prepare in advance, and recovery is challenging. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMALinks to an external site.) has a great website with the current ‘disasters’ responses across the nation.
For this discussion, provide one actual or potential public health threat you noted from the various media reports about these and other events. Include what was done to address the selected issue and add something more that you believe could/should have been done.
What parallels have you noted in your community? How could a community prepare for a disaster such as a hurricane, wildfire, or mass shooting? As you ponder moving to the perils of living in a coastal area or Florida in general, consider the following questions for your postings and replies.
How could nursing affect changes to an at-risk populace to be better prepared?
Is your community prepared?
Is your organization prepared?
Are you personally prepared?
Over the past several years, we have witnessed major natural disasters, such as
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