Navy hold workshop to boost disaster preparedness in Kalutara
April 04, 2024A disaster response programme to enhance disaster preparedness among Disaster Management Committee members in Kalutara was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recently. This emergency response, basic first aid and lifesaving programme was held at Kalutara Beach with the coordination of the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Rear Training Area (RRTA) in Kalutara and District Disaster Management Coordination Unit (DDMCU) in Kalutara, SLN media states.
The programme, held from 19 – 29 March was aimed at increasing readiness in all aspects among the participants from all Divisional Secretariats in Kalutara when responding to emergency situations, it says.
In another programme, a basic first aid and lifesaving workshop was conducted by the RABS RRTA Kalutara and DDMCU, Kalutara, to residents of Dodangoda . Participants were given theoretical and practical knowledge on basic first aid and lifesaving at the programme, it further says.
