ABSTRACT
After the dust of the disaster situation has settled, proper preparation and planning can substantially reduce the cost of the many items, ranging from dealing with employee psychological problems to rebuilding the facility, that are necessary during the salvage phase of the disaster situation. In short, you always pay more and get less if you have to go to the market to acquire goods and services in a short period of time and with the service provider knowing you absolutely need the service. This is very similar to mail service. If you have the time, you can send a letter via U.S. mail for $0.33. If the letter needs to arrive overnight, you will pay a premium price of several dollars to Federal Express, Airborne Express, or another overnight carrier: the same is true in a disaster situation. If the emergency and disaster preparedness plan has addressed the various options and preparations beforehand, a better price can be acquired and the services acquired can be appropriately screened without the stress and urgency of the disaster situation often clouding the decision-making process.
