PRESS RELEASE
KMA SETS UP DISASTER RAPID RESPONSE TEAM
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has taken notice of the torrential rains which have led to heavy
flooding in Accra resulting in loss of lives and destruction of properties.
Information from the Meteorological Services Department also indicates that, there will be heavy rains
across the country in the coming days.
At an emergency meeting of the Metro Security Council (METSEC) held today June 4, 2015, the KMA
has put in place contingency measures to protect life and property.
The METSEC has therefore constituted a Metro Disaster Rapid Response Team comprising the Ghana
National Fire Service (GNFS), the Military, the Police Service, National Disaster Management
Organization (NADMO) and the Ambulance Service to deal with any emergency that may arise in
Kumasi due to the rains or any other hazard.
The KMA would therefore, like to remind the public of the Assembly’s bye-laws which prohibit people
littering in the metropolis. Residents are hereby cautioned to desist from throwing garbage into the
gutters and drains which choke the waterways and bring about flooding.
Members of the public are entreated to desilt gutters in their surroundings to help prevent flooding.
The Assembly wishes to inform stakeholders that, drains at some of the major flood prone areas, such as
Kronom –kwrapa, Atonsu Kuwait, S-line, Ramsyer, Bremang Nkwantwuma, Atafoa have been desilted
while efforts are continuing to ensure that other areas are also worked upon.
The general public is therefore advised to call the KMA on the following Mobile Phone Numbers;
0244082046
0209999599
0241905656
0548298653
0244666456
for the relevant information that would help deal swiftly with any disaster in the metropolis.
In solidarity with our sister Assemblies in Accra, KMA extends to the bereaved families its condolences
and wishes them strength and comfort at this difficult moment.
FOR: METRO. CHIEF EXECUTIVE
(GODWIN OKUMAH NYAME)
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER