This presentation addresses the critical role of community nurses in managing floods in Maryland, focusing on preparedness, response, and recovery phases. It begins by defining disasters and outlining the objectives, specifically highlighting the impact of floods in Maryland, referencing incidents in 2016 and 2018. The presentation then delves into disaster management phases, detailing the community nurse's responsibilities in each stage. In the preventative phase, nurses create awareness and develop disaster management plans. During personal preparedness, they develop care plans and provide education. In the personal response phase, they provide emergency care and facilitate collaboration, while in the recovery phase, they offer psychological support and assist in restoring community services. The presentation also identifies the involvement of other agencies, such as planning commissions and healthcare authorities, and concludes by emphasizing the importance of community health nurses as educators, caregivers, and supervisors. The presentation is supported by scholarly sources and resources, offering a comprehensive overview of flood management from a nursing perspective.
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