Sunday, June 05, 2011
Disaster Recovery
The 6 stages of Disaster Recovery
1
Time: 0
Disaster! Marked by total loss of information, in state of shock and confusion
2
Time: 10 hours (the day of)
Slowly the dawn of a new prospect emerges in the collective psyche of the affected community
3
Time: 100 hours (3-4th day)
Solidarity and sense of support peaks among disaster victims, amidst influx of workers, aid and volunteers
4
Time: 1,000 hours (1.5 month)
Reconstruction effort begins
5
Time: 10,000 hours (1 year)
Livelihood pattern stabilizes; rebuilding life, work, family and community begins
6
Time: 100, 000 hour (10 years)
Post-disaster recovery & reconstruction effort reaches completion
Source: "The Relief Volunteer's Pocket Guide to Disaster Stress Management and Mental Health," by Shin SUGOK
1
Time: 0
Disaster! Marked by total loss of information, in state of shock and confusion
2
Time: 10 hours (the day of)
Slowly the dawn of a new prospect emerges in the collective psyche of the affected community
3
Time: 100 hours (3-4th day)
Solidarity and sense of support peaks among disaster victims, amidst influx of workers, aid and volunteers
4
Time: 1,000 hours (1.5 month)
Reconstruction effort begins
5
Time: 10,000 hours (1 year)
Livelihood pattern stabilizes; rebuilding life, work, family and community begins
6
Time: 100, 000 hour (10 years)
Post-disaster recovery & reconstruction effort reaches completion
Source: "The Relief Volunteer's Pocket Guide to Disaster Stress Management and Mental Health," by Shin SUGOK
