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Recovering After An Emergency

Family Preparedness Guide

Recovering After An Emergency

Recovery continues even after you return home, as you and your family experience the emotional and psychological effects of the event. Reactions vary from person to person, but may include:

  • Restless sleep or nightmares
  • Anger or wanting revenge
  • Numbness or lack of emotion
  • Needing to keep active, restlessness
  • Needing to talk about your experiences
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss or gain
  • Headaches
  • Mood swings

These are normal reactions to stressful events and it is important to let people react in their own way. In particular, children may need reassurance and extra attention.

It is best to encourage children to share their feelings, even if you must listen to their stories repeatedly. This is a common way for children to grasp what they have experienced.

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