Integrating scholarly articles from international experts and first-hand accounts, this compendium volume looks at the important issues from these perspectives: prevalence and challenges of psychological trauma after a disaster; psychological preparation of communities psychologically before a disaster occurs; psychological disaster management during a disaster; addressing psychological trauma after a disaster. The contributions present practical information and strategies for both limiting and ameliorating the psychological impact of disaster on victims and personnel, helping communities be better prepared to rebuild stronger, more resilient communities.