| "Recovery is the final phase of the emergency management cycle. Recovery continues until all systems return to normal, or near normal. Short-term recovery returns vital life support systems to minimum operating standards. Long-term recovery from a disaster may go on for years until the entire disaster area is completely redeveloped, either as it was in the past or for entirely new purposes that are less disaster-prone. For example, portions of a flood-prone town can be relocated and the area turned into open space or parkland. This illustrates that during recovery, opportunities to mitigate future disasters arise. Recovery planning should include a review of ways to avoid future emergencies." |
