The long-term recovey process following disasters is a vital component of emergency management in the U.S.  During the long-term recovery phase of response, a wide range of religious and human services agencies collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate in community-based groups to meet needs of vulnerable people who are often most affected by disasters.

This website -- the online version of Managing & Operating a Disaster Long-Term Recovery Organization -- published by Church World Service -- explains how long-term recovery groups form and operate day-to-day.  It will help you implement an existing community disaster plan that anticipates long-term recovery needs or give you a place to start if your community has not developed plans to guide response.