A-PAD SAR Team Undergo Refresher Training in Malwathu Oya
The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue Team underwent a special refresher training at sea as well as in swift water (river) on the Malwathu Oya in order to revisit skills as per the international standards. The first refresher training took place at
Sri Lanka Prepares for Northeast Monsoon 2021
With Sri Lanka expecting the onset of the Northeast monsoon between 26th-27th November 2021, and given the adverse weather conditions already being experienced in the current inter-monsoon period, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) convened a meeting with national technical agencies and stakeholders at the DMC Office
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021 – 5 November
Tsunamis are the single most deadly of all sudden onset natural hazards facing millions of people living and working in tsunami-exposed communities along coastal regions spanning the globe. The annual observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day on the 5th of November was first
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) marks the reflection and evaluation of the progress achieved in reducing disaster risk, the loss of lives, health and livelihoods. In 2021, the theme addresses the sixth of the Sendai Seven targets which is “International
SWM 2021 : Business Guides and Tips
In preparation for the Southwest Monsoon 2021 (SWM 2021) and associated adverse weather conditions, A-PAD SL created business oriented content to ensure safety, better preparedness and resilience within the corporates and business entities. The guides can be accessed via: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17KE7V-LbyDy5Oi-0mWLCheeb7tu1TvdL?usp=sharing