By Chisom Okpala :
The Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, met with 9 newly elected chairmen from flood-prone areas to discuss preparedness and rapid response to flood emergencies.
Ibezim gave the charge during the meeting which took place at the ANSIEC Chamber Government House Awka.
He urged them to educate their communities on flood prevention and response measures.
According to him, the state has established work plans to mitigate flooding impacts, including clearing drainage systems, relocating high-risk residents, and providing emergency shelters and relief materials.
Some of the key points discussed at the meeting include; implementing effective measures to prevent flooding such as clearing drainage systems and relocating of residents from high-risk areas, establishing evacuation procedures by providing emergency shelters and relief materials to affected communities, also community education by creating awareness about flood risks, prevention and response among residents.
*Chisom is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State