Natural Hazards Preparedness and Action Plan: Risk Assessment

This assignment provides a comprehensive overview of hazard preparedness and action planning, focusing on both natural and human-induced hazards. The student delves into risk assessment, analyzing daily risks like storms, floods, and viral outbreaks, and explains the importance of preparedness. The assignment includes the creation of an action plan, detailing steps for alerting and responding to emergencies, outlining escape routes, designating assembly points, and emphasizing the role of information and safety equipment. It underscores the need for preparedness regardless of the probability of a hazard's occurrence. The assignment also discusses the development of an emergency kit, and the importance of evacuation plans. The student also includes a self-assessment statement to reflect on the project and the importance of community safety.