Planning for recovery will help you identify issues and make decisions to guide the recovery process. For example, you may need to consider such questions as:

• How will reunification with families and loved ones be handled?
• What type of coordination will be needed with law enforcement?
• What, how, and when should we tell people about an incident?
• How will counseling resources be provided? Are critical incident stress management teams needed?
• How should survivors be encouraged to express their reactions?
• How will we handle public information? Should we turn to outside consultation for help? To whom?
• How soon should we return to regular routines?
• Should we plan commemorative activities?
• What is the best way to assist families and loved ones of victims and survivors?