To be successful, real-time sharing of information is necessary, as is full government support and community involvement. Handmer said that in Europe, local governments are becoming more powerful because highly centralized governments are aiding locals directly and are setting national standards. Opportunities from other countries are not brought to bear. There is a need to share experiences and stop re-creating the wheel. In the process of relocation and reconstruction after an event, the maintenance of a sense of community is important.
Social rehabilitation is as important as economic rehabilitation.