After

Throughout the recovery phase, local authorities are responsible for:

Rebuilding

After an emergency or disaster has occurred, local authorities should begin implementing long-term recovery efforts. Local authorities are responsible for assessing any damages and overseeing the repair and reconstruction of public infrastructure. Local authorities should ensure that reconstruction efforts are resilient to future risks. The re-establishment of essential services such as healthcare, utilities, transportation, and communication systems should be prioritized.

Local authorities should also address any environmental concerns resulting from the emergency or disaster including pollution, hazardous materials, and ecological damage.

Continued Recovery Efforts

Local authorities can offer ongoing support services to individuals and communities affected by the emergency. This may include mental health services, counseling, assistance with accessing social support programs, temporary housing solutions, support for rebuilding, and/or addressing misinformation by providing accurate information.

Local authorities can also aid and support local businesses affected by the emergency. They can do this by facilitating the recovery and resumption of operations.

Applying for Disaster Financial Assistance

Local authorities can reach out to Manitoba EMO for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) on behalf of the local authority, small businesses, non-profit organizations, farms, or private residences.

Visit our DFA section for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

After-Action Reviews

The local authority should gather a comprehensive assessment of the damage and overall impact of the emergency. This includes the impacts on the community, the infrastructure, and the environment. The lessons learned, successes, and challenges encountered during the emergency and recovery phases should be documented. Reports can then be prepared for internal evaluation and future planning.

• Find an example of an after-action review form here.

Mitigation and Prevention Strategies

Utilize your After-Action Review to mitigate the risk of future emergencies. This may include measures to strengthen weak points, enhancing resource capabilities, improving communication channels, or prioritizing disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas. Policies and procedures, such as land use planning processes, may need to be updated accordingly to reflect this new understanding of risk.