Avoid Crowds At Relief & Disaster Sites

Avoid Unnecessary Crowds At Relief & Disaster Sites

by Staff Writer 02-12-2025 | 2:51 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police has appealed to the public to refrain from gathering unnecessarily at areas where relief and cleanup operations are underway in disaster-hit regions.

The request aims to minimize obstacles to aid delivery and ensure public safety amid ongoing recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.

Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler emphasized that anyone wishing to assist with relief should coordinate through the Special Disaster Management Units established by the police. 

For assistance or inquiries, the public can contact the units via the following numbers:

071 859 5884 | 071 859 5883 | 071 859 5882 | 071 859 5881 | 071 859 5880