DMC to Implement Special Program to Tackle Disasters During Election

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that a special program is in place to address any emergencies that may arise during the election period.

Director of DMC, Pradeep Kodippili says that the Department of Meteorology, Department of Irrigation, National Building Research Organization, Tri-forces as well as Sri Lanka Police will be joining forces for this cause. 

He also says that a special center to manage any disaster situation will be operational from today onwards. 

Accordingly, this special center will be operational for 5 days, from the 12th to the 16th of November.