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	After the emergency: what now?


	Dealing with an emergency can be stressful and exhausting, it is a complex process that may take months, even years to overcome. Issues such as finding accommodation and rebuilding, maintaining an income, dealing with grief, managing health issues and stress, and replacing lost items can seem insurmountable. It is important that, as much as possible, people are encouraged to look after themselves and their family and friends during this period. Research has shown that those who use formal and informal support from family, friends or other support organisations are generally found to cope better with stressful situations.

Resouces for children

Resources to help children cope with their feelings after an emergency.

After the emergency booklet

The After the Emergency activity book helps children think about what has happened and be aware of the feelings they may have after an emergency.

Dealing with stress

Emergencies can be stressful for those involved as well as the families and friends of people affected. In this section you can find out more about:

	Dealing with the stress of an emergency Find out more about how to look after yourself, your family and friends after an emergency. In this section you can listen to a podcast or read the interview on dealing with the stress of an emergency.
	Coping with a major personal crisis booklet Understanding how people react in emergencies provides an insight into the healing process. In this section you can download the 'coping with a major personal crisis' booklet.
	Dealing with memorials and anniversaries Memorials and anniversaries are often a time for reflection for people affected by emergencies or disasters. In this section you can listen to a podcast or read the interview on dealing with memorials and anniversaries.

Cleaning up after an emergency

Dealing with wind and water damage

Emergencies involving wind and water often leave a trail of debris and despair. At the first look, it may seem hopeless, but there are many simple things you can do to take control of the situation. In this section you can download the Dealing with wind and water damage booklet, as well as Cleaning up after floods fact sheets, and read about the things you can do to clean up and repair your home and valuables after a flood.



	Download these audio files for people with a visual impairment


			Coping with a major personal crisis Booklet Download the Coping with a major personal crisis audio file for people with a visual impairment, to find out how to look after yourself, your family and your friends after an emergency.


			Relief in times of crisis - cleaning up after flooding Download the Relief in times of crisis � cleaning up after flooding audio file for people with a visual impairment, to find out the things you can do to clean up and repair your home and valuables after a flood.

How you can help

Helping people affected by an emergency

Often people want to help out after an emergency. In this section you can listen to a podcast or read the interview with Andrew Coghlan, our Emergency Services Manager who talks about the best way to help people after an emergency.

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Resources

'After the emergency' kids booklet
This activity book enables children to think about what has happened and be aware of their feelings after an emergency.