Last updated: 14 September 2005 

Disaster Mitigation in Asia
Issue No. 19 
31 October 2004

A. From the Region
B. Calls for Submission 
C. Conferences & Courses
D. Useful Resources

FROM THE REGION

--- (1) Successful commemoration of Disaster Reduction Day in Hat Yai, Songkla Province, Thailand

The commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Reduction successfully took place in Hat Yai, Songkla Province, Thailand on 12 October 2004 under the Thailand project of ADPC. The very first such event held outside Bangkok was participated by more than 500 people led by the Hat Yai City Mayor, the Governor of Songkla Province and ADPC's Executive Director. The day started with the official opening ceremony
and followed by the inauguration of the Hat Yai Flood Prevention Center, press conference, presentation of certificates to about 90 leaders and volunteers who underwent the Flood Preparedness Planning training course organized by ADPC. Prizes were also awarded to the winners of the painting competition with a theme on "Flood Preparedness" to about 30 school children from 16 primary and secondary schools in the province. There was also a parade which was participated by the Governor, the Mayor, several Bangkok-based TV stars, and students and residents of Songkla province. Emergency demonstration
activities on search and rescue, fire, and first aid also took place.

For more details, please contact TUDMP Project Manager at <atiwan@adpc.net>

--- (2) KYRGYZSTAN: ADB to reduce vulnerability of the poor to natural disasters

ANKARA (IRIN) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a new project in Kyrgyztan which aims to reduce the vulnerability of the poor to natural disasters and increase its preparedness for emergencies. The US $1 million programme, funded by the Japanese government, will start in January 2005.

Please see website for more details:

<http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?
ReportID=43366&SelectRegion=Central_Asia&SelectCountry=KYRGYZSTAN>

--- (3) Asian Seismological Commission (ASC): 5th General Assembly held in Yerevan, Armenia, 18-21 October 2004

The ASC was established in 1996 with the objectives of promoting scientific cooperation and exchange among its national members, upgrading research activities, strengthening disaster mitigation and cooperation with other international and regional agencies, the 5th ASC invited participation from scientists, researchers, government, and several other stakeholders engaged in seismic risk reduction in Asia and other parts of the world.

For more information, please visit <http://www.aaspe.am/ASC_2004/index.html>

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