SBSS puts emphasis on Disaster and Environmental Management Programme to increase the awareness on disaster preparedness as well as to ensure disease free environments by its adequate management. This programme has been considerate as a significant component of the organization. Disaster management and preparedness training, rescue and evacuation, contingency plan, day observation etc. are notable activities unde r this programme.
Earthquake preparedness in Dhaka city is one of the important activities under the disaster management programme. Part of the activity SBSS is involved to raise awareness among the community people in the Dhaka city.
Bangladesh is a disaster-prone area and most of the people of Bangladesh suffered different types of disasters like floods, cyclones, earthquakes and forced displacement. SBSS implemented disaster risk reduction and food security interventions through community awareness on disaster preparedness that includes, work with the union, thana, upazila and district-based government-formed disaster management committee to prepare and update contingency plans on risk and resource mapping, emergency response and rehabilitation interventions for pre during and post-disaster. Regarding food security during the emergency period, SBSS has the knowledge and experience to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for the disaster-affected people and preserve fodder for the livestock in collaboration with the Government food and livestock department. SBSS also actively works with related national and international NGOs and networks and alliances.