Community Needs Assessment
You will conduct a community needs assessment by choosing a specified population or community.  You are expected to submit a 5-10 page

Assignment:
You will conduct a community needs assessment by choosing a specified population or
community. Grades will be based on the guidelines listed. Papers submitted must be
typed using APA format. A PowerPoint presentation of community needs assessment
needs to be submitted through the drop box.
Community_____________________ Date______________
I) Overview
A) Description of the Community
i) History
ii) Type of community: urban, suburban, rural
II) Physical Environmental Considerations: The Community As a Place
A) Description: general identifying data
i) Location
ii) Topographical features
iii) Climate
B) Boundaries, area in square miles
C) Environment
i) Sanitation: water supply, sewage, garbage, trash
ii) Pollutants, toxic substances, animal reservoirs or vectors, flora and fauna
iii) Air quality: color, odor, particulates
iv) Food supply: sources, preparation
v) Potential disaster in the population
vi) Extent of disaster preparation in the population