Litany of "terrible, no good, very bad" things that can happen after the disaster

This paper summarizes post-disaster dangers that can threaten the well-being of recovery workers. These include the structural stability of damaged buildings, electrical risks, the presence of hazardous materials and collections in the work area, and biological hazards. Issues that need to be assessed before recovery work commences include each participant's personal fitness, the status of fire suppression systems, and problems related to obscuring evidence when the disaster site is also a crime scene. Implicit dangers in disaster recovery call for the use of the buddy system and require recovery personnel to appropriately protect themselves from threats to their respiratory system, vision, and hearing. Musculoskeletal injuries, fatigue, thermal stress, and risks associated with operating heavy equipment must also be addressed. Psychological issues can pose grave problems including dysfunctional behavior, post-traumatic stress, and rejection of assistance providers. Finally, unethical