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Draft report: Actions Required to Avoid and Mitigate Dam Disasters Print E-mail
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Friday, 01 July 2005
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LIRNEasia has published a draft paper based on research and an Expert Consultation held 20 May 2005 with participation of experts representing several decades’ worth of experience in several key Sri Lankan dam administration authorities.

Among the reports conclusions is: Last mile dissemination of disaster alerts and warnings should be well planned, with multiple redundant media and channels, ranging from cell broadcasts that will be limited to coverage areas of specific base stations to use of mosque loudspeakers and temple bells.

Comments on this Interim Concept Paper can be submitted until Wednesday 20 July 2005.

LIRNE asiaRelevant comments and suggestions will be incorporated in the final paper and can be sent by:
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post: LIRNEasia
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)
28/10 Malalasekera Mavatha
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
fax: (94) 11 452 7648
or via the LIRNEasia website

Downloaded the draft paper in PDF

Read the executrive summary on the next page


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