MSW 521 Module 2 Application Assignment : Layers of Disaster Practice

3- stages Disaster preparedness, Assisting during a Diaster, Post-disaster practice- assessing the immediate situation Disaster preparedness is an area where social workers can help build solid and resilient communities to address and cope with potential major disasters.

Macro-level- Disaster preparedness providing feedback on gaps in policy and service, advocating full agreements and policies to have a central focus on human rights, environmental

and social justice, and advocating for disaster training. When it comes to Assisting during a

disaster, social workers should be allowed to assist from different agencies to provide immediate

short-term assistance in relief centers. When it comes to Post-disaster, Social workers will find

where people are sheltering and what supports are needed in the facilities—planning for

immediate safety issues and ongoing threats.

Meso-level- working with local communities to establish a local disaster preparedness group if

one is not established, building a disaster vulnerability register. When it comes to assisting

during a disaster, social workers will assist with shelters and support payment agency staff who

may be challenged by the distress of those seeking assistance. Post-Disaster includes working

with vulnerable groups and members of outreach teams.

Micro-level- assisting people in preparing individual and family disaster plans for their physical

and social environment and assisting family strategies in the event of a disaster. When it comes

to Assisting during a Disaster, social workers will provide crisis intervention support in relief

centers, support people in shelters by registering individuals and families, and assess shock and

trauma impacts. Post-Disaster includes working with people affected by the disaster providing

needs and situational assessments, negotiating,g and problem-solving.