This pamphlet discusses approaches that have been found helpful to workers in dealing with disaster-related stress. It suggests interventions that may be helpful before, during, and after a disaster. Predisaster interventions are discussed. These include collaborative relationship between emergency and mental health services, orientation and training, and predisaster personal emergency preparedness plans. Suggestions for management of stress during a disaster operation are provided, including developing a "buddy" system, supporting coworkers, humor, and eating small amounts frequently. Suggestions for workers in the first hours, days, and weeks following a disaster are also given. These include attending a debriefing, eating well and getting adequate sleep, talking about feelings, and using relaxation and stress management techniques. These topics relevant to returning home following disaster work are discussed: rest, pace, discussing the disaster, emotional reactions, children, and growth. (ABL)