Recovery is the hardest phase of a disaster and requires personal and community motivation.
It also requires advance planning for how we are going to recover. Time for restoration of normal routines, of course, depends on the type of event, coverage area involved, ability of public safety personnel to assure re-entry safety, and many other possibilities. Regardless of what type crisis, some thought and action before the event hits can usually help family members react wisely. Make an emergency plan and discuss and practice the steps with family members before a disaster strikes. After a disaster, help will be available, but everyone cannot be reached immediately.