During the recovery stage, which activities are typically included?

• A. Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Public Services, Cleanup, Revision of Disaster Plan, Evaluating Financial Impact
• B. Emergency Evacuation
• C. Acute Medical Triage
• D. Short-Term Counseling Only

Answer: (A)

Recovery after a disaster focuses on restoring a community to its normal function and addressing lasting impacts. This includes rebuilding lives, restoring public services, cleanup, revising the disaster plan, and evaluating the financial impact to guide funding and resilience planning. These activities are characteristic of the recovery phase because they involve long‑term reconstruction, system restoration, and learning from the event to reduce future risk. In contrast, emergency evacuation and acute medical triage are actions for the immediate response, handling safety and first‑line medical needs, while counseling is part of psychosocial support during the crisis; recovery encompasses a broader, longer‑term approach that goes beyond short‑term efforts.