Managing recovery

Recovery principles

Recovering from emergencies should be based on the following broad principles:

• The RP should consider recovery as a key element of its activities at all times
• Communities and individuals should be supported through the provision of information, specialist services and resources. The recovery process should commence from the moment the emergency begins
• Effective recovery is a multi-agency activity that requires sound preparation and management arrangements appropriate to the particular circumstances of the emergency at all times
• Recovery arrangements should be agreed and understood by local responders, communities and their partners
• Effective recovery recognises the complex and dynamic nature of the process and the changing needs of those affected
• Effective recovery should be conducted at the local level with the active participation of the affected community and a strong reliance on local capacities and expertise
• The wider community, private sector and voluntary organisations will play a part in recovery
• All agencies involved should have a part in the decision-making which influences recovery
• Recovery planning and management arrangements should be supported by training programmes and exercises which ensure that all who will be involved are properly prepared for their role
• Recovery assistance measures should be provided in a timely, fair and equitable manner for a diversity of community needs.