Question

What is the transitional phase of disaster?

Answer 1

The features of the transitional phase of disaster management are as follows:

1. Rehabilitation work is started in this phase.
2. It includes clearing of debris, restoring water supply, repairing roads, etc. in order to bring normalcy in public life.
3. Rehabilitation of the victims is an important aspect of this phase. Different institutes offer monetary and other types of help to the victims.
4. In order to soothe the mental stress of the victims at the earliest, they are offered with permanent means of earning livelihood also known as true rehabilitation.