Dhaka, 15 May 2013, 1700 Hours

This is the 3rd update from us. Below are our latest preparedness activities to face the cyclone Mahasen.

(i) We have successfully transported around 52 tons of emergency biscuits yesterday to the islands of Kutubdia and Moheskhali with the support of Cox's Bazar police. As the Mognama-Pekua connecting bridge has been broken down and Kutubdia channel is very rough, the transportation took until late night. The biscuits have been provided by WFP.

Dhaka, 15 May 2013, 1030 Hours

According to the latest Meteorological report, the tropical cyclone “Mahasen” is expected to hit Bangladesh coastline near Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar by the first hour of May 16, 2013. To face the cyclone COAST has taken every possible preparation to stretch a helping hand to the people of its working area. COAST staffs will also be involved with the government instructions locally led by the Deputy Commissioner, Upazila Nirbahi Officers and the local Chairmen. Our colleagues in the exposed areas will volunteer to provide information as affected by the cyclone.

We appreciate and encourage to call the following numbers to access the information directly from the spot. We also request the local people and others stakeholders to help them by providing true information.