{"id":66483,"date":"2017-05-29T14:54:47","date_gmt":"2017-05-29T21:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/?p=66483"},"modified":"2017-05-29T14:54:47","modified_gmt":"2017-05-29T21:54:47","slug":"request-for-flood-relief-assistance-to-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/2017\/05\/29\/request-for-flood-relief-assistance-to-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Request for Flood Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa, Canada wishes to draw the urgent attention of all Sri Lankan expatriate community and well-wishers to the recent disaster in Sri Lanka due to the severe floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall during the past few days.\u00a0 As a result, around 500,000 people have been affected at the moment. Please visit the Disaster Management Center (DMC) website: http:\/\/www.dmc.gov.lk\/index_english.htm<\/a> for regular situation updates.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Disaster Management is soliciting urgent material and financial assistance to provide immediate relief services to the affected population.<\/p>\n

Material Assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Disaster Management has identified the following materials are urgently required for providing immediate relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Items<\/strong><\/td>\nQuantity<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bed Sheets<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a08,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blanket<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Folding Mattress<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a06,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Generators<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gum Boots<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01,250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Life Jackets<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mats<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 9,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile Toilets<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mosquito Net<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 3,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pillows<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a01,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rain Coats<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tarpaulin<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tent<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torch<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Towels\u2019<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Umbrellas<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Candle Boxes<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Match-Box<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flash Lights<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soap<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sanitary kits (boxes)<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tooth Paste<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tooth Brush<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samon Tin<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Milk Packets<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooking Pots (large)<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Pumps<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plates<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a08,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diapers<\/td>\n\u00a0 5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
School Bags<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a09,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Bottles (5L)<\/td>\n\u00a0 20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sri Lankan expatriates and well-wishers wishing to make material donations are kindly requested to bear the airfreight\/shipment and other related charges. The consignment should only be addressed to the following;<\/p>\n

The Secretary,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ministry of Disaster Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

120\/2, Vidya Mawatha,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colombo 07<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo has put in place a comprehensive mechanism to provide urgent relief assistance to those affected. The High Commission has been authorized to accept donations in cash for this purpose since it will help to purchase most of the urgent relief items locally in Sri Lanka and rush such items immediately to the affected areas.<\/p>\n

Financial contributions could be directed to this High Commission by sending a cheque\/bank draft drawn in favour of the\u00a0High Commission of Sri Lanka\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lankan expatriates wishing to make donations through bank transfer\/direct deposit are kindly requested to deposit them in the following official bank account of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa.<\/p>\n

Name of the Account: High Commission of Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Account No \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : 00006 \u2013 77-02914<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of the Bank \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : CIBC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bank Branch \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : Sparks Street, Ottawa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donors are requested to state the following message in respect of their bank transfers\/deposits:\u00a0Donations for Flood Relief in Sri Lanka\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The donors are also requested to fax or email a copy of the Bank transfer\/deposit Receipt to the following Fax No.\/email address of the Sri Lanka High Commission along with their names, addresses and contact numbers.<\/p>\n

Fax<\/em><\/strong> No.<\/em><\/strong>: (613) 238-8448<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 \/ <\/em><\/strong>E-Mail:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>slhcit@rogers.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Every financial contribution will be acknowledged by the High Commission with an official government of Sri Lanka receipt and the financial contributions will be transferred to the General Deposit Account (GDA) of the Government of Sri Lanka, which will eventually be utilized by the Ministry of Disaster Management for immediate relief assistance measures.<\/p>\n

For further inquiries please contact the undermentioned officer of the Sri Lanka High Commission.<\/p>\n

Mr. Dilan Perera, Attach\u00e9, Sri Lanka High Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n

Direct telephone No. 613 234 4875 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Gen. Telephone No: \u00a0613 233 8449\u00a0, <\/strong>Email: \u00a0<\/strong>slhcit@rogers.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

High Commission of Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

Ottawa.<\/p>\n

29th<\/sup> May 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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