Disaster Disaster can occur at any time and can affect everyone. In most cases, when a disaster occurs, it leaves devastating effects on the environment and the community, including loss of lives. However, for many communities living in poverty, disasters hasten the existing healthcare disparities by restricting care continuity, especially for patients with chronic diseases. As indicated by WRITER, poor and medically underserved people disproportionately share the burden, which is reflected in healthcare disparities and increased mortality rate. It is essential for various stakeholders and the government to sensitize the communities on the importance of disaster preparedness to reduce the impact of a disaster. As such, developing an effective disaster recovery plan would help in detailing processes and procedures, including
