Recent occurrences of more frequent and severe natural disasters have drawn greater
attention of the international community to the importance of more coordinated
international efforts and safety protocols. Governments around the world have taken
into account the significance of comprehensive disaster management where domestic
operations and international assistance coordinate effectively. The network of disaster
management, at both the national and regional scale, requires a mutual understanding
among all actors of coherent policies, operations, and capacities to cope with a given
situation so that coordination can be conducted in a consistent manner toward the goal
of saving lives and property.