Emergency Contacts
Important numbers for flood emergency assistance
Central Disaster Rescue
Emergency Medical & Fire Services
Military, Maritime & Air Rescue
Police & Protection Services
Government Information Hotlines
Utilities
District Disaster Units
Call these for local boat/evacuation requests (Source: DMC)
Colombo District
Gampaha District
Kalutara District
Galle District
Matara District
Kandy 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