Parks Model

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

Occurs prior to the event and shows the quality of life is at its normal equilibrium level

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

Where the hazard occurs and quality of life is at a normal level

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

Where the event has happened and search and rescue is underway. Quality of life drops at this stage and stays low for several hours up to several days depending on the severity of the hazard and the level of development of the region/ country

Question 4

Stage 4:

Answer 4

Where relief strategies are underway and there is organised programme of help. It can take a variable amount of time, from hours and days to weeks and months to reach this stage, but quality of life improves at this time

Question 5

Stage 5

Answer 5

Nature of recovery related to:
- the need to reduce vulnerability
- the need to restore normality as soon as possible