Instruction Category: 1w to 4w

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).

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.

Monitor and discuss social media/ media coverage of event if appropriate

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

A) Guidelines which take into consideration the agents;

B) Mobilisation of task forces;

C) Activate of the possibility to monitor the social media and establish open channel with the Media;

D) Activate resources.

A) Guidelines which take into consideration the agents;

B) Mobilisation of task forces;

C) Activate of the possibility to monitor the social media and establish open channel with the Media;

D) Activate resources.

Summarize the lesson accomulated in the first day and adapt the procedure accordingly.

Summarize the lesson accomulated in the first day and adapt the procedure accordingly.

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, etc. (EU Handbook on victims of terrorism).