Instruction Category: 12h to 24h

Assess relevant risk factors of exposed population (e.g. sleep, sex, age, education, loss, type of trauma, previous exposure to trauma, any pre-existing comorbidity, extreeme response, dissociation).

Activate chain of command structure, including responsibilities regarding

a) communication, media;

b) who is in charge and what is he/she is in charge of;

c) logistics, basic needs, shelter, means of communication (cell phone, etc.);

d) resources (food, medical supply, communication resources, etc.);

e) home security/internal affairs, etc.

Activate chain of command structure, including responsibilities regarding

a) communication, media;

b) who is in charge and what is he/she is in charge of;

c) logistics, basic needs, shelter, means of communication (cell phone, etc.);

d) resources (food, medical supply, communication resources, etc.);

e) home security/internal affairs, etc.

Provide safety, adress physical needs, orientation, information, maintain communication.

Provide safety, adress physical needs, orientation, information, maintain communication.

A) Guidelines which take into consideration the agents;

B) Preparation of teams;

C) Preparation of the possibility to monitor the social media and preparing open channel with the Media;

A) Guidelines which take into consideration the agents;

B) Preparation of teams;

C) Preparation of the possibility to monitor the social media and preparing open channel with the Media;

Any communication with victims should be made in a simple and accessible language whether orally, in writing, or in another appropriate form. Information should be adapted to different age group, backgrounds, race differences, minorities, geographical locations, including any disability, ect (EU Handbook on victims of terrorism).

Any communication with victims should be made in a simple and accessible language whether orally, in writing, or in another appropriate form. Information should be adapted to different age group, backgrounds, race differences, minorities, geographical locations, including any disability, ect (EU Handbook on victims of terrorism).

Monitor and discuss media coverage of event if appropriate. Messages about psychoogical safety of children should be integrated into messages of physical safety. Focus on ways others are helping and keeping others safe as possible