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International Tsunami Information Center (ITIC)
"...was established in 1965 by the IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission) of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). ITIC maintains and develops relationships with scientific research and academic organizations, civil defense agencies, and the general public in order to carry out its mission to mitigate the hazards associated with tsunamis by improving tsunami preparedness for all Pacific Ocean nations."

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

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Internet Archive - Tsunami


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Counties Affected

Sri Lanka - Government of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - Health Sector Response
Sections include: Urgent Needs ; Committees ; Contact Details ; Damages ; Affected Districts ; Forms/Guides ; Refugee Camps ; Important Links ; News ; Volunteers ; Statistics ; Search People.

Non-Governmental Agencies

Selected Aid Organizations Accepting Online Donations

American Red Cross

Give India
"...is a professionally governed and managed Indian nonprofit organisation dedicated to promote "giving". We help "good" NGOs raise funds and promote greater transparency & accountability in the voluntary sector."

UNICEF




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