Recovery strategy

It is important that a clear recovery strategy is developed and agreed as soon as possible after the onset of an emergency. The recovery strategy should draw on the impact assessment and could include some, or all, of the following:

• early consideration of opportunities for longer term regeneration and economic development
• the involvement and co-operation of the community and all relevant agencies
• development of a concise, balanced, affordable recovery action plan that can be implemented quickly
• transport networks brought back into use as soon as practicable
• infrastructure and utilities recovery is co-ordinated and achieved with minimum delay
• a proactive and integrated framework for personal care is established
• a proactive and integrated framework of support for businesses is established
• physical restoration of all affected areas allows for potential future uses
• environmental protection and recovery issues are co-ordinated
• a proactive and integrated framework for public communication (public information, media relationships, etc.) is established
• keeping detailed and auditable records of all activity and expenditure
• sources of potential funding are identified and maximised (including engagement with insurers)
• establishing effective arrangements for community involvement and liaison (including, as appropriate, community councils, local authorities, Scottish and UK Governments)