As the acute phase of a disaster gradually passes, you may need to start dealing with the post-disaster chaos which usually ensues. Below are several possible actions you can take. We hope this provides you with some initial ideas of what you can do during this phase^...

As leaders/ organizations of the community (e.g. Rural Representatives and Mutual Aid Committee of households), you may want to do something to help when you see how disasters hit your community. Your input is valuable given your frequent contact with people in the community allows you to have an insight in their needs. Here are what you can do to facilitate community recovery through thoughtful decision making as a community leader...

As disaster workers, you give your best to perform duties under extreme conditions during disasters. As the acute phase of disaster passes, you gradually return to routine work, a process that may not always be smooth and can be challenging. Even though it takes time to resume routine work and relieve stress reactions, there are means to speed up the recovery process...

It is not easy to maintain a cohesive and effective team that is fit for emergent situations. Supervisors have important roles to play in offering physical and psychological support to disaster workers as they recover and resume normal routine duty...