T&T has put together a list of sorts of numbers to call in case of emergency. In addition to this, it is also good to familiarize yourself with the numbers of your embassy as well. We also recommend the website www.lovesrilanka.org, it’s a very useful site for reliable information and also has a list of numbers. The Colombo Municipal Council is also a useful site to go to for general information and various numbers.
| Service | Number | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Service | 1990 | we’ve always been advised not to use this, and that it’s better to get yourself or the patient to the hospital directly and call ahead. However, in the case of a heart attack or rapid loss of blood or similar, CALL FOR HELP |
| Police Emergency Service | 119 | |
| Police Emergency Rescue | 118/119 | |
| Fire & Rescue | 110 | |
| Fire Brigade | 0094 112 422 222 0094 11 2 714444 | |
| Expressway Emergency | 1969 | This is specifically for accidents/ emergencies that happen on the expressways leading down-south or to the hills. |
| Accident Ward, General Hospital | 0094 112 691 111 | |
| Bomb Disposal Squad | 0094 112 434 251 | |
| Crime Reporting | 0094 112 691 500 | |
| Government Citizens Information Centre |
1919 | Good source of information |
| Colombo Municipal Council | 0094 112 691 191 |
