A Coordinated Approach to Search & Rescue – Disaster Management Center (DMC)
The recurrent disasters in Sri Lanka, through the years, demanded search and rescue operations to be formalized and further enhanced. In addressing this, The Emergency Operations Center of the Disaster Management Center, recently called for a multi-sector dialogue inclusive of the Tri-Forces, Sri
Extreme Weather Conditions Affecting the Island
More than 600,000 Sri Lankans Victim to Persistent Drought More than 600,000 Sri Lankans from over 170,000 families are suffering around the island without adequate drinking water and are faced with severe food shortages as a result of the slow-onset drought that persists
Swift Water Rescue Demonstration a Symbol of Civil Military Cooperation
A-PAD Sri Lanka in collaboration with Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Life Saving carried out a Search and Rescue Demonstration and Rehearsal on the 11th of April 2019 at the Mount Lavinia Beach. The event featured participants from Sri Lanka Life Saving,
A-PAD Search and Rescue Training – Day 8 – January 23rd
A-PAD SL, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan, in conjunction with the people of Japan, partnering with the Sri Lanka Navy and Disaster Management Center, continued search and rescue international training programme, marking it as the 8th and final day of the
A-PAD Search and Rescue Training – Day 7 – January 22nd
A-PAD SL, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan, in conjunction with the people of Japan, partnering with the Sri Lanka Navy and Disaster Management Center, continued its international training in search and rescue swift water on the 22nd, which was the 7th