Flood: Don’t Allow Children Play In Waters — NEMA - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 27, 2019
TheNational Emergency Management Agency NEMA has warned parents against allowingtheir children to play in the rain, especially in flood prone areas.
TheCo-coordinator of NEMA, South-East zone, Fred Anusim, issued the warning duringEarly Warning sensitisation tour of Otuocha, Anambra East and Umueze Anam,Anambra West Local Government Areas today.
Anusimsaid the warning was necessary because flood waters could carry dangerousreptiles, such as snakes, scorpions and ants, among others.
Hesaid the warning was also imperative, especially now that children were onholidays and usually tempted to play in flood waters during the rains.
AnotherNEMA official, Kennedy Ekeh, also advised participants to adopt proactivemeasures to prevent loss of lives in the event of flood in their communities.