1. 1 Objectives
The purposes of this research are as follows:
1. 2 Target area
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1. 3 Period of field survey
From 2nd March 2005 to 12nd March 2005
1. 4 Sample and Disatribution
Number of Collected Samples
| Target respondent | No. of samples | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,324 | 6 districts along the coast | |
| School | School children (9 - 11 yrs) | 1,112 | 13 schools |
| Class teachers | 36 | ||
| Government officers | 110 | 12 institutions | |
Sample Ratios of Residents by DS division
| DS division | Ratios (％)*) | Number of Houses (as of year 2001) |
|---|---|---|
| Benthota | 10.2 | 11,801 |
| Balapitiya | 14.9 | 15,570 |
| Ambalangoda | 13.5 | 18,328 |
| Hikkaduwa | 22.1 | 23,838 |
| Galle Four Gravets | 22.2 | 19,931 |
| Habaraduwa | 17.1 | 14,215 |
*) Tentative values.
Target Schools
| School name | DS division | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Shariputra Maha Vidyalaya | Habaraduwa | Mixed School |
| Uswatunhasana Maha Vidyalaya | Galle | Muslim |
| Sudharma Maha Vidyalaya | Galle | Mixed School |
| Southlands College | Galle | Girls School |
| C.W.W. Kannangara Maha Vidyalaya | Galle | Mixed School |
| Gintota Maha Vidyalaya | Galle | Mixed School |
| Alloyseus College | Galle | Boys school |
| Rohana Maha Vidyalaya | Habaraduwa | Grade 6（11 years old） |
| Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya | Hikkaduwa | Girls school |
| Peraliya Jinaratana Vidyalaya | Hikkaduwa | Mixed School |
| Siddharta Madya Maha Vidyalaya | Balapitiya | Integrated the Randombe Kanishta Vidyalaya. |
| Hegalle Maha Vidyalaya | Balapitiya | Mixed School |
| Martin Wickramasinghe Kanishta Vidyalaya | Habaraduwa | Mixed School |
Target Administrative Organizations
| Organizations | |
|---|---|
| Colombo | National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) |
| Administrative District of Galle | Planning |
| Education | |
| Health | |
| Police | |
| Navy | |
| DS division office | Ambalangoda |
| Balapitiya | |
| Benthota | |
| Galle Four Gravets | |
| Habaraduwa | |
| Hikkaduwa | |
1. 5 Survey methodology
Differrent methodologies have been adopted to collect data from distinctive
target groups as follows.
- Residents : Questionnaires followed completely by an interview
- School children : Questionnaires filled under the instructions of a teacher
- Government officers : Questionnaires filled independently by respondents themselves
* Interviews were conducted with school principals, head of government
officers to get further clarifications on certain matters.
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| Interview with woman who lives in tent (Hikkaduwa) |
Children filling in the questionnaire (Hikkaduwa) |
1. 6 Contents of questionnaire
| * | Residents: | reaction at the occurrence of Tsunami, information during evacuation, knowledge about tsunami, countermeasures against natural disasters, etc. |
| * | School children: | awareness of natural disasters, knowledge about tsunami, communication within the family on natural disasters |
| * | Teachers: | curriculum to study natural disasters, educational materials |
| * | Government officers: | training/seminar for natural disasters, countermeasures against natural disasters, potential sources and information channel |