Disaster Psychosocial Services Website

It is common for Hongkongers to consider their home a place safe from large-scale disasters, but let statistics speak

We all know that physical preparedness for disasters helps minimize tangible loss. However, research findings suggest a reduction in the effectiveness of those measures without respective psychological preparedness.

As the leaders or local organizations of the community (e.g. Rural Representatives and Mutual Aid Committee of households), you are concerned about the welfare and well-being of the residents in the community. Through frequent interactions with the dwellers in the community, you can familiarize yourself with their needs and reflect them as you lead the preparedness plan.

Given the job nature, those of you working as disaster workers may experience ardent stress in demanding situations, ranging from handling body and mutilated remains, to coming into contact with severely injured or deceased children.

Possible service disruptions may occur during and after a disaster. To ensure optimal service delivery while responding to and recovering from the disaster, organizations can formulate Contingency Plans and provide Trainings & Drills to support the workforce.