# LankaAssist — Emergency Contact Directory for Sri Lanka

## IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

**LankaAssist is an independent, non-governmental application.** We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any Sri Lankan government agency, emergency service, or official institution.

This app provides publicly available emergency contact information compiled from official sources for convenience only. In emergencies, always contact official services directly.

**For official emergency services:**
• Police: 119
• Ambulance: 1990 (Suwa Seriya)
• Fire & Rescue: 110

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## About LankaAssist

LankaAssist is a simple, reliable contact directory and emergency sharing tool for Sri Lanka. The app compiles publicly available emergency numbers into your pocket — fast access, one-tap calling, and a community information feed to share local incident reports.

Whether you need police, ambulance, fire services, utility providers, or a social support helpline, LankaAssist helps you find help quickly.

## Key Features

**Instant Access to Emergency Numbers**
Browse and call publicly available emergency contacts including:
- Police, Ambulance (Suwa Seriya), Fire & Rescue
- DMC (Disaster Management Centre)
- CEB (Ceylon Electricity Board)
- Water Board
- Child and Women helplines
- Mental Health hotline (1926)
- And more

**Favorite Contacts**
Pin the numbers you use most for fast calling

**QuickDial Widget**
Place a one-tap home screen shortcut for your top contact

**Emergency Share**
Send your location with a preformatted message to selected contacts with one tap

**Community Info Portal**
Post and view local non-sensitive incident reports (flooding, road closures, power outages). Content is moderated.

**Multilingual Support**
Available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English

**Offline Access**
Saved numbers and your favorites work without internet

**Privacy First**
Data collection only with consent; sensitive access (contacts/location) requested at runtime and clearly explained

## Why LankaAssist?

- Designed for Sri Lanka with locally relevant contact information
- Lightweight and fast
- Built for users of all ages
- Perfect for families, caretakers, and community volunteers

## How to Use

1. Browse emergency contact categories
2. Tap to call any number instantly
3. Save frequently used numbers to favorites
4. Add QuickDial widget to home screen
5. Use Emergency Share to send location to contacts
6. View community posts for local incident updates

## Important Notes

- This app is a directory tool, not an emergency response service
- Contact numbers are compiled from publicly available sources
- Always verify critical information with official sources
- In life-threatening emergencies, call 119, 1990, or 110 directly
- We are not responsible for accuracy of third-party emergency services

## Contact & Support

For questions or feedback: [email protected]

Website: www.tech.diyawanna.com

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## DATA SOURCES & ATTRIBUTION

Emergency contact numbers compiled from publicly available sources including:

- **Sri Lanka Police:** www.police.lk
- **Ministry of Health:** www.health.gov.lk
- **Suwa Seriya (1990):** www.1990.lk
- **Ceylon Electricity Board:** www.ceb.lk
- **National Water Supply & Drainage Board:** www.waterboard.lk
- **Disaster Management Centre:** www.dmc.gov.lk
- **Women and Children's Bureau:** www.police.lk/index.php/women-and-children-s-bureau

Last verified: December 2025

This information is provided for public convenience. Please verify critical numbers directly with official sources. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity. Contact information may change without notice.

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**Developer:** Diyawanna
**Location:** Thalawathugoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka
**Version:** 1.0
**Last Updated:** December 2025