Disaster Response and Recovery Session 3 Mariana Atkins 1 CPD Point Skills

· This session focusses on disaster response and recovery activities.

· Activities are examined through what can be done within organisations and with the community.

· It explores what happens when disaster strikes and what the impacts on individuals and communities might be.

· It looks at what activities should be done within organisations to best support impacted communities.

· It also looks at how best to work with affected communities to provide relief and support with longer-term recovery.

· The importance of providing trauma-informed care and self-care is explored.