Recovery
Recovering from an emergency
The recovery period occurs after an emergency. It focuses on restoration efforts and looking at ways to prevent, or be even more prepared, for future emergencies. These activities occur while regular operations and activities continue. The recovery period can take a long time, depending on the extent of damages that occurred.
In the event of a large-scale emergency where response and recovery costs exceed what individual provinces could reasonably afford on their own, Public Safety Canada provides financial assistance to the province. This assistance may then be provided to municipalities, individuals, or communities.
Examples of recovery activities include:
Municipal Recovery Examples
- Preventing or reducing stress-related illnesses and excessive financial burdens
- Rebuilding damaged structures based on prior experiences where applicable
- Getting financial assistance to help pay for repairs
- Reviewing mitigation, preparedness and recovery plans using this experience and lessons learned to eliminate or be better prepared for future emergencies
Homeowner Recovery Examples
- Contacting your insurance company to determine coverage for damages
- Ensuring proper food and water safety
- Assessing damage around your property
- Arranging for safe power reconnection and tree removal
- Arranging for repairs to damaged homes, outbuildings and vehicles
