After an Emergency

After an Emergency

Once an emergency situation is over there are several things you should plan to do:

• Check in
  • Check for injuries, including pets
  • Check on neighbours who may need help
  • Check your home for damages
• Restock your emergency kit(s)
• Determine if you can lessen the impact of this type of emergency on you in the future.
• Evaluate your response during the emergency and take steps to be better prepared next time.
• Seek emotional support from a professional if needed.

Coping with Disaster

After a disaster or traumatic event, it is important to acknowledge that it can impact us all differently and it is important to know where to get support if you need it. Some common reactions and emotions include:

• Fear
• Shock
• Anger
• Grief
• Sadness
• Feeling exhausted for no reason
• Difficult or broken sleep patterns
• Lack of energy
• Difficulty concentrating or remembering tasks
• Feeling overwhelmed

It’s important to understand that similar to how we are all impacted differently, we all cope differently as well. It is important to take time to do things you enjoy and build back your emotional resilience and begin the healing process.