Have local mental health network in place to assign to the Red Cross and. Cross agreement in place before the disaster. Bring people together for conferences and training. Art is a great tool to use in discovering feelings. Local leaders should become part of the team.
Puppet shows are a wonderful way to reach children.
Build debriefing and team building into weekly sessions. Stay healthy Special activities shouldn't just be for kids. Build in down time. Disaster 101 early in the program. Each community needs a volunteer coordinator.