Instructions: The purpose of this assignment is for you to develop your Personal Emergency Preparedness Plan. The following steps will guide you in developing and documenting your plan. Steps 1-4 are items for you to consider addressing in your plan. Steps 4-7 are the minimum requirements for this assignment / your plan. 1) Know Your Risks: What risks are possible in the area where you live? Resource: US Natural Hazards Index What risks are possible in the area where your family lives? Resource: US Natural Hazards Index What measures should be taken to prepare for identified risks? Resources: Disasters and Emergencies (DHS) 2) Identify the needed items in your Emergency Supply Kit: Put together a list of basic disaster supplies that you will need during an emergency Consider locations to store your kit for different situations Identify someone in your community or family that you can assist in doing the same 3) Gather information necessary to create your plan by addressing the following: How will you receive emergency alerts and warnings? (Resources) What is your shelter plan? (Resources) What is your evacuation route? Be sure to address your evacuation plan