The European Union (EU) has allocated a budget of €80,000 to enhance flood preparedness in the Northern Region. Apexnewsgh.com reported
This decision was made in response to warnings from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Meteorological Agency about the increased likelihood of rainfall and potential flooding in Northern Ghana. The EU has expressed its commitment to supporting the five Northern Regions of Ghana in their efforts to prepare for flood risks. The funding will be utilized for a range of initiatives aimed at improving flood preparedness and response. The key objectives of this EU funding initiative are as follows:
- Early Warning Systems: The allocated funds will be used to enhance early warning systems, ensuring timely alerts and effective communication in the event of flooding.
- Risk Analysis and Monitoring: The initiative will establish current risk assessments and monitoring mechanisms to evaluate the evolving situation and inform response strategies.
- Anticipation and Mitigation Measures: The funds will support the implementation of actions to mitigate and prevent the impact of potential floods
The European Union (EU) has emphasized the significance of funding aimed at reducing the vulnerability of approximately 50,000 people residing in the Northern Regions of Ghana during the peak of the rainy season. The funding will target areas of shelter, water, sanitation, and health.
To ensure an effective response in the event of a flood emergency, priority actions and preparedness plans will be developed. These initiatives will be implemented by the Ghanaian Red Cross, allowing for both anticipatory and early actions. The plan includes training volunteers, prepositioning response supplies for quick deployment, early evacuation planning for high-risk areas, simulation exercises, and educational sessions on water-related diseases ahead of the flood season.
The EU’s humanitarian assistance will primarily focus on the Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions, which are home to approximately 2,144,677 people. Support will be concentrated in areas where flooding could have severe consequences for agriculture and the economic resilience of riverbank communities.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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