Safety Guide

Emergency contacts

Tap a number to call NADMO (the National Disaster Management Organisation) directly.

Do

  • Stay indoors during heavy rainfall.
  • Move valuables to higher ground.
  • Switch off the main electricity source if it's safe to do so.
  • Use safe and approved evacuation routes.
  • Wear protective footwear when moving through water.
  • Stay away from drains.
  • Move to higher ground immediately if water levels rise.

Don’t

  • Throw rubbish into drains.
  • Walk in flooded areas.
  • Drive through flooded areas.
  • Touch exposed electrical wires.
  • Attempt to cross fast-moving water.
  • Stay under weak structures or trees.
  • Risk your life to save property.

Prevention pays.

Guidance adapted from NADMO and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s public flood-safety advisories. Full details: ama.gov.gh