The Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington has opened a hotline for all Sri Lankans and Sri Lankan Americans to receive information on the Sri Lankans who may be affected by the hurricane Irene.

Whilst wishing safety to all, the Sri Lankan Embassy requests the assistance of Sri Lankans in the US to convey this message to all Sri Lankans residing in the danger areas, in the path of hurricane.

The Embassy hotline is : 202 352 0355

The Embassy said the following officials can be directly contacted for any immediate requirement

Ms. Wasantha Perera, Minister/Administration – 202 340 0032
Brigadier Dudley Weeraman , Minister Counselor – 202 390 3034