Sri Lanka disaster management reference handbook 2014

This handbook brings together important information about disaster management and response in Sri Lanka.

Based on extensive research and analysis of existing plans, policies, and capabilities related to disaster management and risk reduction in Sri Lanka, it gives an overview of natural and man-made threats most likely to affect Sri Lanka and proceeds to outline the governance structures for disaster management, the infrastructure and the state and preparedness of the health sector for disasters.

The book is intended to provide decision makers, planners, responders and disaster management practitioners with an overview of the disaster management structure, policies, laws, and plans of Sri Lanka.