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  Simple Interventions NADMO Can Undertake to Mitigate Flood Disasters in Flood-Prone Communities Written (Article) by: SAMUEL YAW AVISEY  Flooding remains one of the most frequent and devastating natural disasters affecting many communities in Ghana, especially during the rainy season. While large-scale infrastructure projects like dams and drainage systems are important, simple, low-cost interventions can go a long way in reducing the impacts of floods—especially when implemented consistently and at the grassroots level. The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) plays a critical role in disaster preparedness and response. Below are some practical and achievable steps NADMO can take to mitigate the adverse effects of flooding in vulnerable communities. 1. Community Education and Awareness Campaigns One of the most cost-effective interventions is education. NADMO can organize regular community sensitization programs to teach residents: •The causes and risks of floo...

  GCMA NADMO Director MR HAKEEM ASAMOAH Tours Flood-Prone Areas and Major Drains in Need of Desilting Date: June 5, 2025 In a proactive move to curb the annual threat of flooding ahead of the rainy season, the newly appointed Ga Central Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Mr. Hakeem Asamoah , has embarked on a comprehensive tour of flood-prone communities and key drainage sites across the municipality. The tour, which began early Thursday morning, saw Mr. Asamoah accompanied by some Assembly members and officials from the Municipal and Zonal NADMO offices. The team visited areas that have been historically vulnerable to flooding due to blocked drains, poor waste management, and inadequate infrastructure. Speaking to the Headmistress and Owner of Jadel school which is part of the affected area during a stop at the heavily silted drain, Mr. Asamoah emphasized the urgency of the situation. “We cannot continue to wait until lives are lost and ...

  LET THE WATER FLOW - CleanUp and Desilting Exercise to Combat Flooding and Improve Sanitation [ANYAA ZONAL] – [30th May 2025] THEME: LET THE WATER FLOW In a concerted effort to tackle sanitation challenges and mitigate flooding, NADMO Anyaa Zonal , residents, Ga Central Municipal Assembly ( Anyaa Zonal council), Clubs and Assembly members came together for a massive clean-up and desilting exercise on 30th May 2025, Friday morning at School Junction, Anyaa. Organized by NADMO,Anyaa Zonal Council in collaboration with the municipal assembly ( Anyaa Zonal Council) and Assembly member Mr. Agbota the exercise aimed to address years of poor drainage conditions and indiscriminate dumping that have contributed to recurrent flooding and poor hygiene in the area. Cleaning with a Purpose The day began with NADMO AZC personnel, volunteers, clubs including the Assembly member assembling at key points along major drains and road shoulders. Armed with shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, and truc...