The public would recall that there has been a continuous heavy downpour of rain in Freetown and its
environs since the night of Monday August 2022 running into Tuesday. August 16th…
Consequently. the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and the Sierra Leone Meteorological
Agency (SLMET) have received various reports of flood incidents in some communities and flash floods
on major streets in Freetown,
Fortunately. there has been no reported death(s) and/or destruction Of any major property during this
period. Also, the National Disaster Management Agency has dispatched its personnel to conduct
assessments in flood areas for possible intervention.
Furthermore, the National Disaster Management Agency has also received a weather forecast from the
Sierra Leonc Metrological Agency (SL Met) and has confirmed that the trend of rainfall will continue for
the ongoing period. We arc therefore asking citizens to take precautionary measures to save lives,
properties, businesses. and critical assets.
The public is hereby advised to take the following precautions:
People living in 10WGlying areas should move to high grounds.
people living On critical and dangerous Steep slopes should move from those areas.
Take cover in a Strong building Or under a shelter.
Those living on hilltops should stop throwing waste into drainages.
Parents should ensure their children avoid walking in the rain and avoid drainages.
Radio stations should help support incidents reporting that need an emergency response.
Willingly evacuate if you are directed to do so.
