The document provides guidance from a national workshop on disaster preparedness in Nepal. It includes 21 recommendations across 4 areas: institutional strengthening, response preparedness, response coordination and monitoring, and information management. The document then outlines responsibilities and guidance for district-level disaster preparedness planning. It proposes resource mapping, identifying vulnerable areas, forming response committees, and holding a series of coordination meetings to review plans and response resources. Meeting agendas, suggested documents, and reporting formats are provided to facilitate preparedness activities at the district level.