When Disaster Strikes

Disaster Action members have written a number of leaflets for distribution to survivors of major disasters and the friends and relatives of those who may be killed or seriously injured. Our aim is to offer the benefit of our past experience to others and to enable those affected to understand what may happen in the hours and days after the disaster. Although each disaster is unique, they all have common features.

• The Immediate Aftermath for Relatives and Friends
• A Survivor in the Aftermath
• A Physically Injured Survivor in the Aftermath
• Overseas Disasters: the Immediate Aftermath
• Injury or death overseas
• Legal Representation after a Disaster
• Setting Up Family and/or Survivor Support Groups
• Setting up and Running an E-forum Discussion Group
• The Return of Personal Property
• Beyond the First Anniversary
• Reflections on Personal Experience of Disaster
• Interviews about Disaster Experience: Personal Reflections and Guidelines for Interviewers

We would be glad to have your feedback on whether the leaflets have been useful to you, or any areas that you feel we have not covered.