Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka: Disaster risk reduction and preparedness plan - Towards a sustainable and resilient city
Disaster resilient city development strategies for four cities in the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka:
This report is a strategic plan to deliver disaster risk reduction strategies and increase resilience, leading to healthier, sustainable cities throughout Sri Lanka. The project has been implemented by UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the Urban Development Authority (UDA), the Sri Lankan Institute of Local Governance (SLILG), the Institute for Construction Training and Development (ICTAD), the University of Moratuwa (UOM), and four Local Authorities: Akkaraipattu Municipal Council, Vavuniya Urban Council, Mannar Urban Council and Maritimepattu Pradeshiya Sabha (Mullaitivu).
The main objective of this project is to establish the planning framework and then assist the Councils to implement selected projects that will enable each local authority to move towards reducing their vulnerability to disasters whilst increasing their sustainability and resilience.
This report compiles identified strategies into a Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Plan developed specifically for the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council. The Plan was prepared by conducting a thorough analysis of background information.
This includes a comprehensive baseline assessment which is complemented by a comprehensive technical study incorporating the findings of the vulnerability and risk assessment, and SWOT analysis. These inputs were gathered through a participatory approach that included stakeholder workshops and focus group discussions. The goal of increased resilience and the outcomes of the assessments influenced the strategic directions that shape the action projects proposed in the final part of this document. The action projects component includes detailed descriptions of individual projects, estimated costs, benefits and responsible agencies for project implementation.
Fundamentals of the Plan and proposed activities are aligned with priorities for action from the Hyogo Framework for action to assist in establishing Akkaraipattu as a model resilient city.