“Disaster recovery is like nothing previously encountered - a different beast. Recovery is described as complex, chaotic, overwhelming, all-consuming, novel, ever-changing and relentless. It defies being readily bounded, flowing into and being affected by personal and community life”
Jolie Wills

Working in emergency recovery can be rewarding, but it’s inherently challenging.

We value our staff who work in emergency recovery. We recognise their contributions to communities and emergency management.

For further information on DEECA recovery:

Forest Fire Management – Information on Public land recovery

Ada – Information on DEECA's Emergency Management accountabilities

Working in recovery

Preparing yourself for the reality of recovery. Advice and tools for looking after yourself and each other – from people who have been there

Recovery policy and procedures

DEECA recovery documentation – to help you do your job

Supporting the community

Information on, and to direct to, communities following an emergency

Connect

Build networks and share stories
Important links
Helplines and Information