This involves a coordinated effort to minimize the loss and reduce its long term impact. The relief measures may include providing shelter, food and essential commodities to those who are adversely affected by the disaster.

Under this stage, the Disaster Managers’ plan and initiate measures to allow the affected areas to recover through recreating infrastructure, ensuring health care and treatment, and planning strategies to reduce the reoccurrence of such disasters in future.

These professionals are responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing disaster response and recovery efforts. They work with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure an effective response to disasters.

Emergency response coordinators manage on-ground response teams during disasters. They coordinate the deployment of resources, personnel, and equipment to affected areas.

These experts focus on identifying and reducing vulnerabilities to disasters. They develop strategies, policies, and programs to minimize the impact of disasters on communities and infrastructure.

Search and rescue teams are essential during natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. These specialists are trained in locating and rescuing individuals trapped in disaster-stricken areas.

Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare workers play a crucial role in providing medical care to disaster survivors. They may be deployed to field hospitals or temporary medical camps.

Disaster psychologists provide mental health support to survivors who may be experiencing trauma, grief, or other emotional distress as a result of the disaster.

Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing specialists use technology to map disaster-prone areas, assess damage, and support decision-making during disasters.

Environmental engineers help assess and mitigate environmental damage caused by disasters, such as pollution, water contamination, and soil erosion.

These professionals ensure the timely delivery of relief supplies, manage warehouses, and coordinate transportation during disaster responses.

Public information officers are responsible for disseminating accurate and timely information to the public and the media during emergencies. They help prevent panic and confusion.