Although terrible events occur during a disaster, emergency relief teams are vital to the mental health and recovery of those affected in the wake of the tragedy. Not only are emergency relief operations beneficial to recovering victims, but they also help communities rebuild and sustain recovery. One way emergency relief teams help is by educating victims about such disasters and preparing for any future tragedies. Preparedness, resilience and sustainability are all important factors in the recovery process. More importantly, therapists often focus on helping victims normalize their emotions and experiences, while also helping them find a sense of hope despite such hopelessness. While natural disasters are inevitable, communities should become more engaged, offer disaster relief and preparedness training, and understand how strong resilience and coping benefits individuals in the face of adversity. To reduce the negative effects of future disasters, it is important to understand how communities are affected, both physically and emotionally, and identify the appropriate services needed to