CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION6.1 ConclusionRecovery is normally the last stage of the disaster management cycle where people are able to resume their normal lives after a major disaster. ODPEM operates at different levels when it comes to managing disasters in the country, as state resources are used to rehabilitate the affected areas and return the country and the lives of its citizens to normal as soon as possible. When a recovery process takes place at the national level, it is normally transferred to the local level where communities can benefit and relevant agencies help improve the recovery process. The researchers sought to achieve the study's objective, which is to evaluate the strategies and approaches employed by ODPEM in recovery efforts following Hurricane Dean in 2007. The research yielded a overview of ODPEM and the role it played in the response. to the devastating phenomena that have seriously affected the livelihoods of residents, causing injuries and loss of property. Although the disaster occurred a few years ago, problems due to its impact as well as other crippling issues still affect residents. Throughout the study, it was shown that people living in flood-prone areas were relocated to higher ground, reflecting the development of the Top Hill project by Food for the Poor, resulting in Most residents are affected by the lack of tap water in their homes. As a result, the frequent distribution of water trucks in the community shows that even if people are relocated, they still face difficulties. To achieve our objective as well as to enable the reader to better understand the objective of this study, the...... middle of article ......lan (1997), particularly with regard to the appointment of a recovery coordinator to oversee the country's recovery once the response is complete. The National Disaster Action Plan aims to provide a legal framework on which disaster preparedness operations are based. It includes detailed administrative and operational information to provide guidance and ensure accountability of government officials. It is not intended to respond to specific recovery needs, which are necessary to directly address the challenges that arise in the event of a disaster. The development of a comprehensive cross-cutting and integrated recovery plan for affected areas, focusing on gender sensitivity, livelihood restoration and adaptation to climate change. The plan should be updated to design and strengthen the resilience of affected areas to future events..