VII. Final Comments and Action Steps

• Unexpected emergencies require responders to provide critical services around the world. This may result in unusually long work hours.
• The scientific community recognizes the challenge that responders face: the need to work long hours, possibly at night (when our body sets us up to sleep), and sleep during the day (when our body is normally active).
• Getting enough sleep can be done; it often requires a concerted effort between responders and their managers.