National Disaster Information Centre (NDIC)

The main objective of the programme is to ensure that the tsunami response makes a significant and positive contribution to a life of dignity for all. The programme aims to achieve this objective by focussing on four focus areas:

CHA Sinhala Newsletter: 'Introduction to the NDIC' May 2005.

 

Press Releases: Daily Mirror, The Island, 5th April 2005, pgs 8-9 (Centrespread).

 

The CHA is also in the process of compiling a booklet entitled A Practical Guide for the People Displaced by the Tsunami in Sri Lanka. The aim of this booklet is to assist those displaced in resolving the complex issues concerning resettlement and development, and the minimum standards which should be maintained at all times. The booklet will be made available in the local languages.

 

A Pamphlet titled The People's Pamphlet will be freely available in all three languages shortly. This will consist of information regarding the Tsunami, warning systems, and definitions of terminology such as displaced people etc.

Data is collected through activity reports from I/NGOs working in the field, through interviews and consultations with local and national level government authorities (Government Agents and District Secretary's) as well as with affected communities.

 

Data is also gathered through media reports, by carrying out GAP (the difference between the situation that should exist and the situation that exists) analyses, and through direct correspondence (fax, email and telephone).

Microsoft Excel: Used to plot and do comparisons.

 

Field visit Reports: Check on the quality of life. This is done by comparing the situation in those areas with general standards as well as the situation the area was in before the tsunami struck.

 

Needs Assessments and Gap Analyses.