A community health nurse is conducting a program for a local community group about disaster preparedness. After teaching the group about the concept of shelter-in-place, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies that individuals should have enough supplies to last how long?

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Shelter-in-place can be used as alternative to evacuation. People may be asked to remain indoors in homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings (especially if there is limited time to react to a threat). When used, people should plan on having 72 hours' worth of food, water, and medical supplies in order to remain indoors.

A Community Health Nurse Is Conducting a Program for a Local