NCCE, NADMO Sensitise Keta Residents on Flood Risk Reduction

The Keta Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has sensitised the public on flood risk reduction as the rainy season begins to affect parts of the Keta Municipality.

The public education exercise was held on Sandcity Radio, 88.9 MHz, during the programme Time with NCCE on 19th May, 2026. It was organised under the theme, “Reducing Flood Risks is Everybody’s Responsibility,” to educate residents on the causes of flooding, its effects, safety precautions, and practical measures to reduce flood related risks.

Speaking on the programme, the Keta Municipal Director of NADMO, Mr. Wonder Deynu, explained that while floods cannot always be prevented completely, especially during periods of heavy rainfall, human actions can either reduce or worsen their impact. He noted that indiscriminate waste disposal, building on waterways, poor drainage systems, deforestation, and practices that worsen climate change contribute significantly to flooding and its damaging effects.

Mr. Deynu cautioned that floods have serious social, economic, health, and environmental consequences, including loss of lives, destruction of property, displacement of families, disease outbreaks, and economic hardship. He stressed that reducing flood risks requires collective responsibility from individuals, households, communities, and public institutions.

He encouraged residents to adopt practical measures such as proper waste disposal, regular cleaning of drains, avoiding construction on waterways, planting trees, and supporting continuous public education on environmental responsibility.

On safety during floods, Mr. Deynu advised the public to move to higher ground when flooding occurs, avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, switch off electricity when water enters their homes, keep children away from flooded areas, listen to emergency announcements, and keep emergency contact numbers nearby. He also warned residents not to underestimate floodwaters, noting that even shallow water can be dangerous.

Mr. Lucas Tudzi of the NCCE reinforced the call for responsible environmental behaviour, stressing that flooding is not only a seasonal occurrence but also a problem often worsened by negligence and poor environmental practices. He urged residents to clean their surroundings, desist from dumping refuse into gutters and drains, and support community efforts aimed at reducing flood risks.

The NCCE reiterated that protecting the environment is a civic duty and encouraged residents to work together to safeguard lives, property, and communities from the dangers associated with flooding.