Vision

To assist in achieving sustainable development through the establishment of a safe community in the district

Mission

Building a culture of safety among the community by systematically managing natural, technological and man-made disaster risks

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