When disaster strikes, who takes charge? You might be the leader you need.

How to step up in the face of disaster - Caitria + Morgan O'Neill · 9:24 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: After a natural disaster, the window for effective recovery is brief. Sisters Caitria and Morgan O'Neill explain how they stepped up to lead recovery efforts in their hometown following a tornado, providing a blueprint for others to take initiative when crisis hits.

When a tornado devastated their community, Caitria and Morgan O'Neill, aged 20 and 24, assumed leadership roles to organize recovery efforts. Their experience highlights the urgency of acting quickly before global attention shifts away from the disaster zone.

The O'Neills now share their insights to empower others to lead during similar emergencies. Their approach emphasizes that effective recovery requires immediate, decisive action from within the affected community.

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