After the shock has worn off, one is confronted with the need to do something. Anything that could begin to remedy the situation. Often in the panic and shortsighted reaction to the situation, one does not stop to think about the fact that they are leaping blindly. Disaster damage assessment is imperative. Emergencies will surprise people and induce a sense of lack of control. The combination of these states can lead to very detrimental decisions regarding the steps to take.
The first thing is to describe the condition accurately. Only until the full scope of a situation has been understood can one start to make the necessary steps. Taking a step before fully understanding the instance is a sure way to fail. While time is being wasted going down the wrong path unknowingly, the condition might escalate. The best way to deal with an emergency is to act fast. Acting fast and blindly are two different things. The latter is vehemently discouraged.
How much loss has been experienced? How permanent is the loss? What can be done to mitigate? To provide some sort of soft landing for the people it directly affects. The nature of the loss is a great way to understand the course of action. It helps one understand what goals they should have in mind upon recovery.
After the above have been measured and documented, there is need to break up the situation into categories. What would constitute a mild emergency? What would be considered severe? By categorizing the condition, one is able to keep track of it in case it escalates. It is also prudent to determine the risk of escalation. This way one knows to be extra vigilant as they check on the signs of escalation or to focus their efforts on a recovery plan.
After a careful consideration of the risk of escalation, one can start to think about a possible band-aid solution before the surgery begins. Which point of the situation warrants immediate and first priority? By attending to that aspect, the field should open a little more for more action to be taken. It is akin to punching the genitals to incapacitate the opponent so that one can have more time to deal with the rest of him.
Once an emergency response is complete, there is a need for a recovery plan. One will be looking to remedy the present situation than later trying to get back to pre-fall condition. That means first aid first then finding a way to get medical attention.
The next step is gathering of tools. One will need a phone to call an ambulance or if they can drive, the car keys. This step also applies to other emergencies. The first step of the recovery plan mostly uses what is available and not what is needed.
Stopping to make inspections and make plans might seem like a waste of time. The adrenaline has kicked in and one just wants to act. However, acting without an understanding of what lies ahead and a plausible plan will lead one towards failure for sure.
The first thing is to describe the condition accurately. Only until the full scope of a situation has been understood can one start to make the necessary steps. Taking a step before fully understanding the instance is a sure way to fail. While time is being wasted going down the wrong path unknowingly, the condition might escalate. The best way to deal with an emergency is to act fast. Acting fast and blindly are two different things. The latter is vehemently discouraged.
How much loss has been experienced? How permanent is the loss? What can be done to mitigate? To provide some sort of soft landing for the people it directly affects. The nature of the loss is a great way to understand the course of action. It helps one understand what goals they should have in mind upon recovery.
After the above have been measured and documented, there is need to break up the situation into categories. What would constitute a mild emergency? What would be considered severe? By categorizing the condition, one is able to keep track of it in case it escalates. It is also prudent to determine the risk of escalation. This way one knows to be extra vigilant as they check on the signs of escalation or to focus their efforts on a recovery plan.
After a careful consideration of the risk of escalation, one can start to think about a possible band-aid solution before the surgery begins. Which point of the situation warrants immediate and first priority? By attending to that aspect, the field should open a little more for more action to be taken. It is akin to punching the genitals to incapacitate the opponent so that one can have more time to deal with the rest of him.
Once an emergency response is complete, there is a need for a recovery plan. One will be looking to remedy the present situation than later trying to get back to pre-fall condition. That means first aid first then finding a way to get medical attention.
The next step is gathering of tools. One will need a phone to call an ambulance or if they can drive, the car keys. This step also applies to other emergencies. The first step of the recovery plan mostly uses what is available and not what is needed.
Stopping to make inspections and make plans might seem like a waste of time. The adrenaline has kicked in and one just wants to act. However, acting without an understanding of what lies ahead and a plausible plan will lead one towards failure for sure.
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