Whenever there is an event the media is there with their reporters standing out in the weather relating the “story.” ARES is there too providing communication and other assistance. This is the response phase. After the event is over the media moves on to the next crisis, but those involved in the event may have much left to clean up. This is the recovery. For a short three minute video on the Sandy Recovery in NJ go to the website below. We must always remember that the recovery can be just as important as the response.
This is an interesting article and occurs two years of the Christchurch NZ earthquake. The article compares Seattle and Christchurch. The comparisons are even closer when you look at Victoria BC. Remember, it is difficult to prepare AFTER the event has occurred.
The article below brings up several good points in emergency planning. We all know that what actually happens during an event does not always exactly follow the plan. The plan often provides a guideline.. Planning is important and this article provides some insight into the planning process.
