Sri Lanka Preparedness

Years :

2011

Incidents :

Preparedness

Country :

Sri Lanka

Description of the mission

Participants :

NO

Requester :

OCHA

Cover Photo Credit: IOM

Essential equipment supporting humanitarian success

Explore the critical equipment deployed during this humanitarian mission. From advanced medical supplies to innovative logistical solutions, each resource was meticulously selected to address urgent needs on the ground. These tools exemplify our commitment to delivering efficient, effective, and tailored support in the most challenging environments.

ICT Support

Other missions

Earthquakes

2015

Gorkha Earthquake

A large scale 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Nepal's capital Kathmandu on 25 Apr 2015, killing thousands of people, destroying buildings and infrastructure. IHP was requested by the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) to deploy staff and assets to support the critical relief efforts.

Floods

2007

Pakistan Floods

During the 2007 floods in Pakistan's Sindh province, the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) supported the UNDAC team with ICT modules provided by Denmark and Norway. These resources ensured reliable communication and coordination, enabling swift and efficient humanitarian response in the flood-affected regions.

Explosion

2020

Beirut Port Explosion

On 4 August 2020, a massive explosion occurred at the Beirut Port in Lebanon, caused by the detonation of approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored improperly in a warehouse.