The Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has urged riverine communities in the state to prepare for possible flooding this year.  Chief Paul Odenigbo, the Executive Secretary of SEMA, gave the advice during an interactive sensitization session for local government areas at risk of flooding. The event tagged “Make We Stop Flood Before Flood Go Finish Us” educated the people on the dangers of unethical waste disposal and the benefits of consistent clearing of water channels. During his visits to different council areas, Chief Odenigbo stated that this effort is a collaboration to lessen and prevent the loss of both lives and possessions through proper coordination and early warning. Odenigbo emphasized that it is crucial for communities that live close to rivers to prepare ahead of time by doing things like planting and harvesting crops early, safeguarding their environment, building on government-approved sites, moving valuables to secure locations, and taking the necessary precautions to maintain their health before, during, and after the rainy season. The SEMA boss also implored all pertinent frontline responders to increase their efforts to carry out early warnings targeting vulnerable communities and evacuations to higher grounds for safety.
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Source: Agro Nigeria 

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