This phase is a crucial part of the overall disaster management cycle. While the initial hours and days are focused on immediate relief and life-saving operations, the process of restoration and rehabilitation begins shortly after. It involves:
Physical Restoration: Repairing or rebuilding damaged infrastructure like houses, roads, bridges, and power grids.
Psychological and Social Rehabilitation: Providing support to help affected communities and individuals cope with trauma and loss.
Economic Rehabilitation: Restoring livelihoods and economic activity.
This phase is about helping the community transition from a state of emergency to a path of recovery and normalcy.
