The Ministry of the Interior has deployed emergency response teams to flood-affected areas across in southern Ghana following the rains which has disrupted activities on Monday morning.Ghanaian News Portal
The Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces, National Disaster Management Organisation, and other emergency services have been mobilised to monitor the situation, assist affected persons, manage traffic, and undertake rescue operations where required.
According to the Ministry, the deployment is part of precautionary public safety measures to protect lives and property as flooding continues to affect several parts of the country.
Residents in flood-prone communities have been advised to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and to report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency or emergency response service.
The Ministry urged the public to cooperate with security and emergency personnel and to rely only on official channels for information and updates. Those in need of emergency assistance are encouraged to contact the relevant emergency services.
There is also an advise and alert for people to exercise extreme caution and remain in safe locations following the rains.
As a precautionary public safety measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve. Those safely at home are urged to stay home, while those at workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. Unnecessary movement should be avoided.
Motorists and pedestrians are strongly advised not to attempt to drive or walk through flooded roads, bridges, or waterways, as floodwaters can rise rapidly and pose significant danger to life and property.
Motorists and commuters have been advised to avoid driving through flooded roads, while residents in flood-prone areas are being urged to remain vigilant and relocate to higher ground where necessary.
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Ministry of the Interior advises the general public to exercise extreme caution following the heavy rains and flooding experienced in several parts of the country this morning.
As a precautionary public safety measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve. Those who are safely at home are urged to stay at home, while those who are at their workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. Unnecessary movement should be avoided.
Motorists and pedestrians are strongly advised not to attempt to drive or walk through flooded roads, bridges, or waterways, as floodwaters can rise rapidly and pose significant danger to life and property.
The Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Armed Forces, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and other emergency response services have been deployed to monitor the situation, assist affected persons, manage traffic, and undertake rescue operations where required.
Residents in flood-prone communities are advised to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and promptly report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency or emergency response service.
