Meethotamulla Urban Disaster – Asia Pacific Alliance – Sri Lanka

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Scaling new heights in rescue readiness! 🪢🧗🏽‍♀️

The rope rescue segment of the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program equipped participants with much-needed skills for mastering advanced rope rescue techniques like ascending, descending, and rope-to-rope transfers, high angle elevation, stretcher rescue, anchor systems, team rescue, and hauling systems, while following safety protocols.

Every knot tied, every technique learned, brings us one step closer to saving lives when disaster strikes.

#DisasterPreparedness #SAR #searchandrescue #APAD #apadsl #oneworld #WomenInRescue #RopeRescue

Looking back to move forward. The 2004 tsunami lef

Looking back to move forward. The 2004 tsunami left a deep impact on Sri Lanka, but by understanding the facts and recognizing early warning signs like sudden sea-level changes and ground shaking, we can be better prepared for the future.
Knowledge saves lives! 🌊

#TsunamiFacts #EarlyWarning #StayPrepared #apadsl #ResilienceInAction #GetToHighGround #worldtsunamiawarenessday

After another two intensive days of training, our

After another two intensive days of training, our Search and Rescue team successfully concluded the swift water SAR segment of the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program in Taiwan. 🌊🛟

Participants built on their skills, mastering flat jumps, aggressive swimming, and secure swimming techniques, while also practicing rafting, capsizing, and two-man rescue operations. Team rescue strategies and night survival tactics were covered in detail, with a focus on maintaining strong communication and coordination under challenging conditions.

That’s a wrap on our fantastic swift water SAR training session in Taiwan!
Now, we’re ready to dive into rope rescue next! 🧗🏽‍♀️🪢

#SAR #searchandrescue #swiftwater #APAD #APADSriLanka #oneworld

A-PAD Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue (SAR) team con

A-PAD Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue (SAR) team concluded Day 02 of the intensive Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program at the National Fire Agency Training Center, Taiwan.

The team mastered critical whirlpool rescue operations, from survival techniques to coordinated rescue scenarios in a specialized simulation facility, enhancing our capabilities for complex water rescue emergencies. 🌊🦺

#SwiftWaterRescue #A-PADSriLanka #disasterresponse

A-PAD Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue (SAR) team emb

A-PAD Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue (SAR) team embarked on an intensive 14-day training program in Taiwan, joining forces with the National Fire Agency.
The training saw participation from Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. Our first day kicked off with thrilling swift water SAR practices at the stunning Xiuguluan River in Hualien County, where our team tackled river crossings solo and as a group, mastering essential skills like drifting, flat jumps, rafting, swimming in eddy current, boat capsizing, and current navigation.

Through rigorous drills and unwavering teamwork, our rescuers pushed their endurance to the limit while building crucial life-saving expertise. Every challenge conquered at Xiuguluan River brings us one step closer to enhanced disaster preparedness and response. 🌊💪

#SwiftWaterRescue #SAR #NationalFireAgency #A-PAD #disasterpreparedness #Teamwork #trainingadventures

Resilient Futures: Bridging Science and Business S

Resilient Futures: Bridging Science and Business Solutions ✨

The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) led a critical dialogue on advancing disaster resilience through strategic public-private partnership focusing on science and technology. The session highlighted how local businesses are reshaping disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) by integrating cutting-edge science and technology.

Mr. Firzan Hashim, COO - A-PAD International, underscored the significance of partnerships between governments, humanitarian agencies, and the private sector. This collaboration extends beyond financial support—businesses are providing expertise, technology, and innovative approaches to strengthen community resilience.

By fostering these partnerships, we are building safer, more resilient communities.🙌🏽

#disasterresilience #public-privatepartnership #APAD #CBi #innovativesolutions

Join Mr. Firzan Hashim, Chief Operating Officer -

Join Mr. Firzan Hashim, Chief Operating Officer - A-PAD as he speaks alongside other regional leaders on resilient futures and disaster preparedness.

#APMCDRR2024 #disasterriskreduction #strongertogether #communityresilience

A-PAD SL is excited to be part of the "Asia Pacifi

A-PAD SL is excited to be part of the "Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR)" in Philippines on 14th October! 🌍✨

#APMCDRR2024 #disasterriskreduction #strongertogether

🌍 International Disaster Risk Reduction Day 202

🌍 International Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2024: Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future 🌍

This year’s theme, “Empowering the next generation for a resilient future,” highlights the crucial role children and youth play in disaster risk reduction (DRR). At A-PAD, we believe that preparing the next generation is key to creating safer and stronger communities.

Through initiatives like the Safe School Program, we equip students with vital skills in DRR and climate education, empowering them to protect themselves and others.

Our youth-focused programs, including CPR training, DRR, art exhibitions on climate resilience, and tsunami awareness, transform young people into passionate advocates for change, promoting a culture of safety and resilience in their communities.

Join us in marking #DRRDay and help build a resilient future, one empowered voice at a time.

#drrday #AreYouReady24 #safeschools #empoweringyouth #resilientfuture #cprtraining #DRR #artforresilience #apadsl #youthforchange

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A-PAD Sri Lanka

Check out the highlights from the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program, where 14 members of Sri Lanka’s A-PAD Search and Rescue team teamed up with rescue personnel from Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand. Co-hosted by Taiwan’s National Fire Agency and A-PAD, and supported by the Connecting Business Initiative (CBi), this two-week intensive training pushed participants to their limits in some of the most challenging environments.

Led by internationally certified trainers, the program featured rigorous swift water rescue exercises followed by advanced rope rescue techniques, essential for both survival and emergency rescue operations. This hands-on training goes beyond skill-building—it's about strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing disaster preparedness, and ensuring that when the next crisis strikes, our teams are ready to respond, together.

Watch the future of rescue operations unfold in action!

Reflecting on the past, confronting the present, and shaping the future. This powerful video shown at our symposium captures the devastating impact of the 2004 tsunami and highlights the journey towards resilience and readiness for the challenges ahead.

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka held its annual international symposium under the theme "Turning the Tide: 20 Years of Tsunami Readiness and Resilience" to commemorate two decades since the tragic 2004 tsunami. This event brought together nearly 200 participants, including diplomats, international organizations, the private and public sectors, NGOs, and the UN.

The symposium provided a platform to reflect on lessons learned, assess current disaster preparedness, and discuss future strategies for enhancing resilience. It also marked the 10-year anniversary of A-PAD Sri Lanka, celebrating a decade of dedicated disaster response and humanitarian efforts.

Ready to Rescue: Strengthening Skills, Saving Lives!

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Sri Lanka hosted the International Swift Water Search and Rescue (SAR) Level 02 Training for 2024 in Kithulgala from June 25th to 27th. Conducted by A-PAD Japan international instructors, this advanced training enhances the swift water rescue skills of participants from the Tri-forces, civil society, and the private sector. A-PAD ensures that our enhanced SAR team is ready to deploy in times of crisis. Participants mastered essential skills like rope techniques, swimming, and boat handling through rigorous simulations in the challenging waters of the Kelani River. The program not only adheres to international best practices but also strengthens Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) and prepares for effective disaster response. The event concluded with a certificate distribution and award ceremony, highlighting the participants' dedication and the program's impact on enhancing Sri Lanka's disaster response capacity.

In a world where unforeseen disasters can strike at any moment, being equipped with essential skills like firefighting and first aid can make all the difference. Recognizing this imperative, on the 7th of March, 2024, Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) took a significant step towards community empowerment by providing basic first aid and CPR training to a total of 1,150 students and 82 teachers from three schools in the Eastern Province of Srilanka, namely, BT/BC Rahumaniya Maha Vidyalaya, BT/BC Macan Markar Central College, and BT/BC Alighar Central College.

The International Symposium organized by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management in Sri Lanka on the theme “Climate-Smart Collaboration: Accelerating the Transition towards a Climate- Resilient Future” have produced a wealth of insights and recommendations. The symposium brought together experts, leaders, and stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the pressing issues surrounding climate change and disaster risk reduction.

The International Symposium organized by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management in Sri Lanka on the theme “Climate-Smart Collaboration: Accelerating the Transition towards a Climate- Resilient Future” have produced a wealth of insights and recommendations. The symposium brought together experts, leaders, and stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the pressing issues surrounding climate change and disaster risk reduction.

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