Residents across the Ahafo Region must embrace sustained vigilance against environmental threats rather than waiting for emergencies to strike, according to Gabriel Adu-Bonsu, who directs disaster management operations there.
Speaking with reporters in Goaso, Adu-Bonsu stressed that reducing harm from hazards requires continuous commitment to safety protocols. He advised citizens to evaluate local threats like flooding and wildfires, then establish household communication strategies and evacuation procedures. Families should maintain emergency supplies containing water, shelf-stable food, medical items and sanitation products in both residences and vehicles. He recommended storing vital records such as insurance policies in waterproof cases while building financial reserves for recovery purposes.
Homeowners should anchor large furniture, check wiring systems and test alarm devices regularly. Buildings need reinforcement against strong winds, while property owners must remove dead vegetation and cut back tree branches. Adu-Bonsu encouraged participation in neighborhood preparedness exercises and assistance for elderly or disabled individuals. The disaster management official noted that informed, coordinated communities experience significantly less damage when calamities occur.
Speaking with reporters in Goaso, Adu-Bonsu stressed that reducing harm from hazards requires continuous commitment to safety protocols. He advised citizens to evaluate local threats like flooding and wildfires, then establish household communication strategies and evacuation procedures. Families should maintain emergency supplies containing water, shelf-stable food, medical items and sanitation products in both residences and vehicles. He recommended storing vital records such as insurance policies in waterproof cases while building financial reserves for recovery purposes.
Homeowners should anchor large furniture, check wiring systems and test alarm devices regularly. Buildings need reinforcement against strong winds, while property owners must remove dead vegetation and cut back tree branches. Adu-Bonsu encouraged participation in neighborhood preparedness exercises and assistance for elderly or disabled individuals. The disaster management official noted that informed, coordinated communities experience significantly less damage when calamities occur.
