Arpico assists flood relief efforts

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With the disaster situation that arose in several parts of the country Arpico CSR was actively involved in helping those adversely affected by flood and landslides. On the guidance of Richard Pieris & Company PLC Group Chairman Dr. Sena Yaddehige, the Arpico CSR Team executed relief efforts by distributing goods and dry rations worth over Rs. 32 million to 5,000 families in the worst affected areas located mainly in Kalutara, Matara and Ratnapura.

Relief efforts were conducted together with media and armed forces, distributing goods directly to the people in affected areas. A variety of goods including dry rations, milk powder, biscuits, tea, disinfectants (Dettol/Harpic), sanitary napkins, Panadol, Siddhalepa, pain killers, etc. were dispatched over a week long process to more than 5,000 families affected in 75 Grama Niladhari Divisions.

Arpico also assisted the Sri Lanka Government’s relief efforts. Arpico handed over 500 numbers of mosquito nets and 500 numbers of journey mats to Minister of Tourism John Amaratunga at the Prime Minister’s Office to be distributed to those adversely affected in the Kalutara area.