Recovery is the phase of emergency management in which steps and processes are taken/implemented to:
- Repair communities affected by a disaster
- Restore conditions to an acceptable level or, when feasible, improve them
- Restore self-sufficiency and increase resilience in individuals, families,
organizations, and communities
Recovery consists of several stages (short-term, medium-term, and long-term) and works towards minimizing future damage to communities and the environment.
Recovery measures are initiated as quickly as possible, generally after life safety issues have been addressed. Here are some examples of such measures:
- Temporary housing
- Monitoring of health care needs, including psychosocial needs, and
continued provision of health services - Environmental impact assessment
- Economic recovery
- Planning and reconstruction