The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Says It Has Activated The Deployment Of Additional Search And Rescue Personnel And Facilities To Strengthen The On-Going Rescue Of Maiduguri Residents That Are Trapped In Their Homes By The Devastating Flood Disaster In The City.
NEMA Director General, Zubaida Umar In A Statement Said The Agency Through A Rapid Assessment Of The Situation Has Warned Against the Likelihood Of Water Borne Epidemic That May Result From Flood Contamination Of Households Water And Therefore Has Provided Safe Clean Water To The Temporary Shelter Provided For The Displaced Residents Impacted By Flood, Including Bakassi Camp.
It Said From Onset Of The Flooding That Started Last Weekend From The Heavy Rains In The City And The Subsequent Deluge From The Overflowing Of Alau Dam, The Agency Through Its North East Zonal Office Has Been Working Together With The Borno State Emergency Management Agency And Other Stakeholders In The Conduct Of Search And Rescue As Well As Carrying Out Rapid Assessment For Appropriate Assistance To The Impacted Persons.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
