The bad weather that has hit Tuscany in recent days has left behind a deep sense of bewilderment and fear in those affected. An emergency that, for some, adds to the trauma experienced last year with previous floods. "In some cases, we are facing a real trauma upon trauma. There has not been time to process the first one, that a new disaster arrives. This condition puts a strain on individual and collective resilience," says Maria Antonietta Gulino, President of the Order of Psychologists of Tuscany. The psychological consequences of catastrophic events such as these should not be underestimated. "After seeing one's home invaded by water, one goes to the immediate action phase: getting what one can to safety, finding a safe place. But it is in the days that follow, when the chaos gives way to an awareness of loss, that the real discomfort takes over. One feels helpless, overwhelmed by the question 'what do I do now?' When the event is then repeated over time, memories of the trauma already experienced are reactivated, increasing the sense of hopelessness and despair". Therefore, "Supporting those who have experienced trauma is not only a moral duty, but a necessity to ensure real recovery, both material and emotional”.