Functions of the District Disaster Management Unit

•  Creation of National Disaster Management Plan and National Emergency Operations Plan based on National Policy
•   Hazard mapping and risk assessment
•   Coordinate and conduct training and awareness programs
•   Implementation of preparedness activities to respond to disasters, including assisting government agencies in developing preparedness plans
•   Producing and disseminating early warnings
•   Managing emergency operations and coordinating search and rescue operations
•   Coordination of post-disaster activities including relief distribution
•   Disaster reduction
•   Research and development activities
•   Integrating disaster risk reduction into the development process
•   Coordinate climate change adaptation programs
•   Liaising with Ministries, Departments, Armed Forces and Police, Private Sector Institutions, Local Non-Governmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations and other relevant agencies on disaster risk reduction activities
•   Obtaining foreign assistance, coordinating and implementing projects for disaster mitigation, response and post-disaster recovery

Related Web Sites

Disaster Management Centre