Tsunami Recovery Status Report Sri Lanka Presented By Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe Minister of Disaster Management And Human Rights
60 Earthquake tremors reported since 1614 60 small earthquake tremors reported since 1614 60 Earthquake tremors reported since 1614
IDP Camp site
IDP Camp
Center for National Operations (CNO) established on 29th December
Special Institutions established consequently to cope with tsunami aftermath Rehabilitation of Persons, Properties and Industries (REPPIA) Task Force for Rebuilding the Nation (TAFREN) Task Force for Relief (TAFOR)
In November 2005 Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) established
Government of Japan donates US$ 80 million Hygo Prefecture assists in school rehabilitation effort ADRC assists in several reconstruction/rehabilitation projects
Community Resilience appreciated
In the aftermath of the tsunami a Parliamentary Select Committee investigates into the disaster preparedness of the country
Enactment of the Disaster Management Act establishes the National Council for Disaster Management And the Disaster Management Center
In January 2006 The Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights established
Multi Hazard Warning Tower
26 th December 2006 Launch of the Tower on the 1 st National Safety Day Commemoration
A National Policy for Disaster Management has been formulated
Until a National Tsunami Warning Center becomes established an interim measure is in place. Formal links between Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka, Japanese Meteorology Agency (JMA) and Hawaii Tsunami Early Warning Center are operational.
Community Awareness Creation
Community Awareness Creation
Community Awareness Creation
Networks established with key International Agencies
Interim Committee for Early Warning Established
Technical Advisory Commitees established
24 x 7 EOC
Steering Committee Chief Secretary District Secretary DMC Coordinator/ Director Disaster Management Centre District Committee Emergency Operations Room Government Departments District Disaster Management Coordinators Provincial Level Disaster Management Committee Local Authority Committee Divisional Level Committee Military & Police Grama Niladari Committee Private Sector Village Level Committee Early Warning Subcommittee NGOs/ Civil Societies Medical / Health Subcommittee Search & Rescue Subcommittee Coordinating Subcommittee Village Task Force
26 th December 2006 1 st National Safety Day Commemoration under the patronage of the Hon.Prime Minister and Hon.Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights
National Safety Day Awards for excellence in Disaster Reporting
National Safety Day Awards for School Competitions
National Safety Day Launching the UN/ISDR Field Library
Integration of DM curriculum into schools and universities in progress
National Emergency Response Plan and National Disaster Management Plan formulated
Tsunami Recovery status Permanent Housing 80 % of the current target of 120,000 houses achieved
Tsunami Recovery status Restoring Livelihoods Fisheries Sector 100% damaged boats repaired. 95% destroyed boats replaced
Tsunami Recovery status Restoring Livelihoods Agriculture Sector 23,449 acres of land restored for cultivation
Tsunami Recovery status Restoring Livelihoods Micro, small and Medium Enterprises US$ 20 million provided to revive the affected
Tsunami Recovery status Restoring Livelihoods Tourism Sector 90% of hotels and operators back in business
Tsunami Recovery status Physical reconstruction of affected Health facilities, Schools and Infrastructure continues
Relief Distribution
Interacting with and Analyzing Needs at Grass Root level
Sophisticated Technology inputs with Italian collaboration
Finding Consensus with Stakeholders
Equipping the Police for Early Warning Capacity
Encouraging low cost Early Warning technology in collaboration with the Private Sector
Building Capacity within Communities to face disaster
Building Capacity within Communities to face disaster
Building Capacity within Communities to face disaster
. Thank You