Emergency Contacts

Important numbers for flood emergency assistance

Central Disaster Rescue

Disaster Management Centre

24/7 Emergency Hotline

117

Emergency Medical & Fire Services

Suwa Seriya Ambulance

Toll Free Emergency Ambulance

1990

Fire & Rescue Service

Fire Brigade

110

National Hospital Accident Service

Colombo National Hospital

011 269 1111

GMOA

Govt. Medical Officers' Association

0774506602

Military, Maritime & Air Rescue

Sri Lanka Navy - Emergency

Naval Rescue Operations

105

Sri Lanka Coast Guard

Maritime Emergencies

106

Sri Lanka Air Force - Air Rescue

Air Rescue Operations

116

Army HQ

Army Headquarters

011 243 2682

Navy Military Coordinator

Naval Coordination

077 209 5328

Police & Protection Services

Police Emergency

Sri Lanka Police

119

National Help Desk

General Assistance

118

Children & Women Abuse Hotline

Protection Services

109

Tourist Police

Tourist Assistance

1912

Government Information Hotlines

Government Information Centre

Official Information

1919

Dept. of Meteorology

Weather Updates

011 268 6686

Utilities

CEB Power Emergencies

Ceylon Electricity Board

1987

Water Board Hotline

National Water Supply

1939

District Disaster Units

Call these for local boat/evacuation requests (Source: DMC)

Colombo District

Gampaha District

Kalutara District

Ratnapura District

Kegalle District

Nuwara Eliya District

Courtesy: Ceylon Today - Tharaka Basnayake

Emergency Tips

  • Stay calm and speak clearly when calling emergency services
  • Provide your exact location (landmarks help)
  • Describe the situation and number of people affected
  • Follow all instructions from emergency operators
  • Keep your phone charged and accessible

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