Family Emergency Planning
Disasters can happen anytime. Learn how to create a family emergency plan so everyone knows where to go, who to call, and how to stay safe. Simple steps today can protect the people you love tomorrow.
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Browse all available content pages on Hushiyaaru. Discover comprehensive information, guides, and resources covering various topics related to disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience in the Maldives.
Build an Emergency Kit
Be ready for any emergency. Learn how to build a simple, effective emergency kit with food, water, and essentials to keep your family safe during disasters. Start small — every item makes a difference.
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Viluntheri Vihi (Resilient 20): Honouring Two Decades of Resilience and Unity
To commemorate 20 years since the 2004 tsunami, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and key national and international partners, organized the exhibition “Viluntheri Vihi” (Resilient 20).
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Twenty Years On: Reflecting on the 2004 Tsunami
Marking 20 years since the 2004 tsunami, the Maldives reflects on lessons learned, resilience built, and progress in disaster preparedness.
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Understanding Risk: The Maldives Multihazard Atlas
Learn how understanding data and future climate scenarios can strengthen community resilience, and inform sustainable development across the Maldives.
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Staying safe and prepared at sea
Take simple steps to stay safe and prepared. Whether you’re setting out to fish, transport goods, or travel between islands, a few moments of awareness can make all the difference at sea.
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Understanding Weather Forecasts and Alerts
Learn about weather forecasts, understand the terminology used by Maldives Meteorological Services, and stay prepared.
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NDMA Leads First-Ever North Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) and the Kulhudhuffushi City Council, successfully concluded the First North Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2025 held from 19–20 May 2025 in Kulhudhuffushi City.
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NDMA and Partners Conclude First-Ever South Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2024, in Addu City
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in partnership with the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) and the Addu City Council, successfully concluded the first-ever South Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) held in Addu City, Maldives.
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About the Campaign
“Hushiyaaru” (meaning Preparedness) is a nationwide campaign led by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in partnership with UNDP Maldives and Maldivian Red Crescent to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience across the Maldives.
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