Director General of the Disaster Management Centre Maj. Gen. (Retd) Sudantha Ranasinghe said DMC offices in the Colombo, Gampaha Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Puttalam, Kurunegala and Kandy Districts are on standby to support the Examinations Department to conduct the 2021 GCE Ordinary Level Examination.
Maj. Gen. (Retd) Sudantha Ranasinghe said students, parents and teachers can contact them around the clock on the 117 hotline number if they require any assistance.
He said they will take required measures by coordinating with the Examinations Department and regional Education Offices to direct students to examination centres despite adverse weather conditions.
The DMC Director General said a major operation was conducted in Puttalam recently and noted that they will provide maximum support to conduct the O/L exam successfully.
