Normalcy is beginning to return to the metropolis as the flood waters recede
NEMA preliminary assessment estimates that more than 400,000 persons were affected
Assessment continues, it’s important to provide some updates.
Victims of the disaster are being sheltered temporarily at the 8 camps provided by the State Government.
Armed forces, paramilitary, civil society organizations, humanitarian partners and the good people of Borno State, are supporting the victims evacuated from the flooded areas that are not in the camps are being accommodated by their relations in safe higher areas.
NEMA deployed three water purification trucks to the city, and we are partnering with FUMMAN Chemicals for the distribution of chemicals for the purification of household water to prevent the outbreak of water-borne diseases
NEMA alerted the people to be vigilant about harmful aquatic animals and those that find water environment conducive, particularly snakes.
