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href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/Humanitarian_assistance/Indian_Ocean_Tsunami/default.htm">The National Audit Office has published the findings of its review of the Government’s response to UK citizens</a> affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. [30 November]</p></b></span> <p> <span id="BodyText"><font size="2"> <p><font size="2"><br>The Department for Culture Media and Sport has published <a href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_library/Publications/archive_2006/emergencies.htm">guidance on Humanitarian Assistance in Emergencies</a> and an <a href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_library/Publications/archive_2006/literature_review.htm">independent Literature Review</a> which looks at the needs of people affected by emergencies [26 October 2006]</font></p> <p>UK Government support for those affected by major disasters</p></font> <p><font size="2">We have been closely involved in supporting victims of major disasters since Tessa Jowell was asked to take on a long-term support role after the events of 9/11.</font></p> <p><font size="2">In establishing a long-term unit to deal with these incidents, the Government will be able to deliver a much more effective level of support, build on previous knowledge and develop an effective strategy for delivering the best possible response in the event of any future disasters.</font></p> <p><font size="2">Our aims are to:</font></p> <ul> <li><font size="2">Provide a co-ordinated approach to aftercare for the survivors and bereaved relatives to the highest possible standard</font> <li><font size="2">Co-ordinate a cross-government approach to financial support for survivors and bereaved relatives of disasters</font> <li><font size="2">Arrange a suitable and fitting memorial service for victims of major disasters, of all faiths and communities</font> <li><font size="2">Co-ordinate a longer-term strategy to help individuals and communities respond to disaster and the threat of disaster, ensuring there are strong links with other work being taken forward across Government</font></li></ul> <p><font size="2">For more information about our work in post-disaster support services, please email <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/mailto:hau@culture.gsi.gov.uk">hau@culture.gsi.gov.uk</a>.<br></p></font> <p><u><font color="#0000ff" size="2"></u></font><font size="2"></p> <p></font><strong>Other useful websites:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a title="Link: opens a new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.disasteraction.org.uk/" target="_blank">Disaster Action</a> <li><a title="Link: Opens a new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.redcross.org.uk/" target="_blank">British Red Cross</a> <li><a title="Link: Opens a new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/" target="_blank">Cruse Bereavement Care</a> <li><a title="Link: Opens a new browser window into a pdf document" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.ukresilience.info/ccact/index.shtm" target="_blank">Short guide to the Civil Contingencies Act 2004</a> <li><a title="Link: Opens a new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/20040036.htm" target="_blank">Civil Contingencies Act 2004</a></li></ul></span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span id="LatestItems1"></span></p> </div>  </div> <div id="extras">  <h2 class="top">websites of interest</h2> <table class="imgListRight" id="webInterest" width="100%"> <tr id="WebsitesOfInterest1_trWebsites1" valign="top"> <td class="col1"> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites5"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.7julyassistance.org.uk/" target="_blank"><img alt="7 july assistance - opens in a new window" src="/web/20070205102654im_/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/776C204F-6480-4594-935B-F1498006EEFF/0/7july.gif" border="0"></a></span> </td> <td> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites1"><p><a title="opens new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.7julyassistance.org.uk/" target="_blank">7 July assistance</a></p></span> </td> </tr> <tr id="WebsitesOfInterest1_trWebsites2" valign="top"> <td class="col1"> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites6"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.tsunamisupportnetwork.org.uk/sa_index.asp?id=42487" target="_blank"><img alt="tsunami support network - opens a new window" src="/web/20070205102654im_/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/86E56061-C54F-4922-93D9-7B728783978D/0/hands.gif" border="0"></a></span> </td> <td> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites2"><p><a title="tsunami support network - opens new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.tsunamisupportnetwork.org.uk/sa_index.asp?id=42487" target="_blank">Tsunami support network</a><a title="preparing for emergencies - opens new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a></p></span> </td> </tr> <tr id="WebsitesOfInterest1_trWebsites3" valign="top"> <td class="col1"> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites7"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.dfid.gov.uk/emergencies/dec.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="disasters and emergencies overseas leaflet" src="/web/20070205102654im_/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/F76DA74C-C18D-42AD-8415-C33C02071252/0/minidecleaflet.jpg" border="0"></a></span> </td> <td> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites3"><p><a title="Opens in a new browser window into a PDF Document (2mb) - DIFD Website" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.dfid.gov.uk/emergencies/dec.pdf" target="_blank">Disasters and Emergencies Overseas leaflet</a> (PDF 2mb)</p></span> </td> </tr> <tr id="WebsitesOfInterest1_trWebsites4" valign="top" class="last"> <td class="col1"> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites8"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/" target="_blank"><img alt="government advice on preparing for emergencies leaflet" src="/web/20070205102654im_/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A50BB5E6-60F3-4C1C-BE23-F808FF0C6E8A/0/emergencylogo.gif" border="0"></a></span> </td> <td> <span id="WebsitesOfInterest1_HtmPlhWebsites4"><a title="preparing for emergencies - opens new browser window" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Government advice on preparing for emergencies</a></span> </td> </tr> </table> <h2>related information</h2> <p> <span id="RelatedInformation1_HtmPlhRelatedInfo"><p><a href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/72FD3482-4A40-4511-A241-3A58BC32A3E7/0/HACGuidancefinal2.pdf">Humanitarian Assistance in Emergencies</a> PDF (497kb)</p> <p><a href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/C86F1F30-4F13-4D96-8A6A-74D37C2CDCD5/0/annexatemplateleafletwordversion.doc">Annex A: Template leaflet</a> word (35kb) right click and Save As</p> <p><a href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/7B9BBBAE-ABDB-4247-8FCC-5A35FE3DDB2F/0/20061024LiteratureReviewfinalversion.pdf">Literature Review</a> PDF (1.05mb)</p></span> </p>  </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div>  <div class="footerIcon"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="left" valign="bottom"> <p style="LEFT: 180px; POSITION: relative"><span id="DCMSFooterIcons1_spanTopLink"><a href="/web/20070205102654/http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/Humanitarian_assistance/#top">Back to top</a></span></p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205102654/http://www.direct.gov.uk/" target="_blank"><img alt="Directgov - 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