Mission
"To create a culture of safety among communities and the nation at large through systematic management of natural, technological, and manmade disaster risks."
Coordination of Relief and Post Disaster Activities
Emergency Relief Service
The NDRSC distributes these Emergency relief items in need to the disaster affected areas through the relevant Grama Niladhari.
- Food
- Water
- Shelters/Tents
- Hygienic Equipment’s
- Health Equipment’s and Other
Cook Meal & Dry Ration
- Cook Meal will be given to the persons who are unable to prepare the meals In a widespread disaster
- Dry rations are provided when the displaced persons are able to prepare their meals themselves
The Rations for one week:
- Maximum for a single person - Rs. 900/-
- Maximum for a family with 2 members - Rs. 1200/-
- Maximum for a family with 3 members - Rs. 1400/-
- Maximum for a family with 4 members - Rs. 1600/-
- Maximum for a family with 5 or more members - Rs. 1800/-
There is no need of providing a week's dry rations all in a day and this could be done in 02, 03, 04 or 05 days etc. considering the nature of the disaster.
Drinking Water Supply
Distribution of drinking water should be initiated only in the areas where drinking water is unavailable, and cannot be obtained from any other water source.
Death Compensation
A Relief Assistance to cover funeral expenses amounting to Rs. 15,000/- may be paid to the closest next of kin of the deceased, if his death occurred as a result of any disaster and the family members are unable to meet the funeral expenses.
Compensation Injuries and Permanent disability
A payment can be made to a maximum of Rs.10,000/= for injuries sustained in a disaster for medical treatment. This payment should not be made when medical treatment is received from a government hospital. It is more appropriate to pay the full amount to obtain treatment for injuries of serious nature and when payments are made for other injuries, it is more appropriate to stick to the limit of Rs.5000/-. The amount to be paid should be decided based on medical reports and prescriptions
