How Do Disaster Recovery Centers Work
How Do Disaster Recovery Centers Work: Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes; are all natural disasters and as prepared as you can get to brave these disasters, they can wreak havoc nonetheless. From causing injuries and fatalities to causing massive local area destruction, these natural disasters can cause unexpected damage.
Disaster Recovery Centers are set up in vulnerable areas to help the people in need and ensure that they are safe. Here are some details regarding these centers and how they work.
They Provide Assistance to Survivors
DRCs are set-up in areas of disaster to help those in need. Areas that have been ravaged by floods, earthquakes or hurricanes are damaged to a large extent and survivors in these areas not only need assistance but also require shelter, food and medical aid.
Most of all, they may even want to inquire about their missing family members. A DRC provides essential information and ensures that accommodation and medical aid is provided to the survivors. Interpreters and suitable technology is provided in these centers to ensure that it is accessible to all the survivors.
They Help in the Recovery Process
Disaster Recovery Centers are responsible for guiding the survivors and this includes FEMA registration as well. Since natural disasters are equal-opportunity when they pick their targets, nobody is safe from them. The same goes for businesses and homes of the survivors.
Staff at the DRC is especially trained to help the survivors in applying for loans from Small Business Administration so that they can recover what they have lost. The trained staff at the DRC helps in assistance regarding housing and rental resources.
They Help Survivors in Preparing for the Worst
Some areas are prone to natural disasters and no matter what you do, you can’t avoid it. For example, some areas are prone to flooding and it is better to be prepared ahead of time. One of the responsibilities of a DRC is to guide and prepare the survivors for any future calamity. This is important as it can help in minimizing damage to assets and loss of life. Preparing ahead of time always saves lives!
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