Ghana Fire Service Educates 800+ Pupils on Flood Safety in Sekondi

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Western Regional Command is actively working to mitigate flood risks by conducting extensive awareness campaigns. Recently, the command educated more than 800 pupils at Tessark School in Kweikuma, Sekondi, on crucial flood prevention and safety measures.

Led by ADO I Linda Afua Pongo, the sensitization program emphasized the role of citizens in preventing floods and highlighted the Fire Service's readiness to respond to emergencies. A key focus was cautioning students against indiscriminate disposal of refuse into drains and gutters, identified as a primary cause of flooding in local communities.

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Pupils were cautioned against indiscriminate disposal of refuse into drains and gutters, a major cause of flooding in communities.

The GNFS officers also detailed the dangers associated with floodwaters, advising children against playing in or attempting to cross flooded areas, chasing objects swept away by floods, or navigating weak bridges during heavy rainfall. They were urged to share these vital safety messages with their families and to develop household emergency plans.

This initiative is part of the GNFS's ongoing commitment to promoting flood safety and protecting lives, particularly during the challenging rainy season. The service encourages the public to contact them for emergency assistance whenever flood threats emerge, reinforcing their role as a first responder in disaster situations.

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They were advised to share the safety messages with their families, monitor weather forecasts, and develop household emergency plans.