The rate of disasters and emergencies is on the rise across the United States and world (Hoeppe, 2016). As a DNP scholar, organizations and communities will require your expertise in times of crisis. Consider your role in leading emergency preparedness and management and address the following.

• Describe one evidence-based strategy for leading emergency preparedness.
• Identify one evidence-based strategy for shaping healthcare system outcomes in disaster.
• Examine the disaster risks for your  local community. Identify two priority concerns. Describe the significance of these issues of concern.
• Identify one professional organization active in emergency preparedness or disaster response. Describe the services provided.

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