National Earthquake Plan 2011.

The National Earthquake Plan is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. The purpose of this Plan is to mitigate, prepare for, respond effectively to and recover quickly from the impacts of major earthquakes and consequent tsunamis in order to protect human life, property and the environment.
Food security will be integrated into the disaster risk planning and management.
National resilience will be increased through emergency response plans to ensure disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Structural and non-structural mitigation actions will be taken to prevent earthquake and reduce its impacts, including physical interventions, hazard mapping, land-use planning, zoning of development activities, effective early-warning system, risk assessment, public awareness and education, and disaster management planning. Earthquake awareness plan and a community-based strategy will be developed for earthquake risk management. Special treatment will be conducted for the aged, children, the physically challenged, and tourists when earthquake occurs to minimize vulnerability. In accordance with the need assessments, the emergency related organizations will provide basic needs such as water, food, shelter, and health services, in an emergency. Therefore, the minimum quantity of food and other supplies and equipment will be stocked in strategic locations taking into account the special needs of infants, the elderly, and sick or injured persons and these stocks will be checked regularly. Mitigation efforts will be carried out in the transportation networks and facilities engaged with hazardous materials. The effects of liquefaction on soil will be reduced by replacing the soil, tightening the soil, and reducing the level of underground water. Mitigation measures will be taken against landslides by mapping the location of steep and unstable slopes, noting their location, land use, degree of danger, and expected level of damage. Emergency response and management systems will be established for an effective response to an earthquake emergency. All national and local government authorities, other public institutions and emergency related organizations shall take steps to ensure preparedness for emergency response. Furthermore, institutional capacity building will be strengthened for effective emergency relief interventions. Monitoring and warning systems will be strengthened to respond appropriately to all types of hazard emergencies. Community preparedness will be ensured through education and awareness-raising to initiate an immediate response. The National Emergency Operations Centre will be activated immediately in case of an earthquake to coordinate the activities of all emergency response agencies. The functions of the National Emergency Operations Centre are to facilitate efficient coordination through the collection of all information on emergency related activities; take effective action by providing direction and advice to emergency response organizations in a consistent and coordinated manner; and to clarify the responsibilities for the various countermeasures. Actions will be taken to restore vital services to the community while providing for basic needs in the recovery phase in the short-term. In addition to that, actions will be taken to restore the affected community to an improved status in the long-term.
This Plan will be reviewed annually by key stakeholders in the National Disaster Management Framework, under the leadership of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management. A mechanism for inter-agency collaboration and partnership will be established.