Citation

Jayasekara R, Siriwardana C, Amaratunga D, Haigh R. Prog. Disaster Sci. 2022; 14: e100228.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100228

PMID

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Abstract

Synergized impacts of simultaneous hazards amidst COVID-19 have called for the need for highly collaborative multi-sectoral approaches for disaster preparedness planning. In such a context, this study aims at evaluating the network of stakeholders in the National Early Warning System of Sri Lanka during preparedness planning. Social Network Analysis was used to visualise the network of stakeholders for selected hazard scenarios. Furthermore, a series of key informant interviews were conducted focusing on disaster preparedness planning during the recent multiple hazard scenarios. The findings highlight the need for a framework to guide the stakeholder coordination in preparedness planning for multiple hazards.

Language: en

Keywords

COVID-19; Multi-Hazard Early Warning; Multi-sectoral approach; Simultaneous hazards; Systemic risk