NEMA Warns Lagos Residents On Safety Over Heavy Rainfall

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has enjoined the residents of Lagos State to imbibe utmost safety precautions in view of the ongoing heavy downpour in the State.

P.M.EXPRESS reports as disclosed by the NEMA Zonal Coordinator, South-West Zone, Ibrahim Farinloye, in a statement in Lagos over the heavy rainfall in the State.

He stated: “The residents must take note of the road and bridges in their routes to make them clear for use”.

“They must avoid driving when the flooding water reaches the half of the wheels of their vehicles. Once the rainwater gets to this level on your vehicle it sweep off your vehicle. Kindly park and move on to higher ground for safety.”

“Those walking must avoid trekking now. The rainwater must have risen above our ankles, once it happens like this, the flooding water have the capacity to carry us off.”

“Teachers are also strongly advised to keep the children back in classrooms, no matter the time frame the rainfall last in other to safeguard the lives of the children as they are fond of playing in the rain.”

“People living in buildings that are known to have signs of danger must report to the appropriate Agencies for assistance.”

“Residents of Lagos Island, Eti-Osa, Alimosho, Amuwo Odofin, Ikeja, Ojo, Kosofe, Apapa, Epe, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere and Ajeromi /Ifelodun LGAs are advised more to be careful when it rains.”

“The 2021 Annual Flood Outlook have predicted more flooding to be experienced in those 13 Local Government Areas.”

“Anyone in need of emergency assistance should call 08067715203, 07066836580 for prompt response in addition to 112 and 767 for immediate assistance.”