The Ogun State Government has enjoined residents of the state not to panic due to the ongoing flash flood, which it described as a natural phenomenon.
Instead, it urged them to stay calm and obey all instructions to mitigate it.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment,Dr Ola Oresanya, the assurance became necessary to stop them from all panicky measures as well as remind them of the advises aimed at safeguarding lives and property during the raining season when predictable flash flood are prevalent.
According to Oresanya, residents are reminded of the need to stay indoors when it’s raining or stay in a safe place when on transit.
He stated, “Motorists and commuters are also advised to avoid the temptation to cross flood paths until the flood recedes, which is usually within one or two hours.
“Households and community leaders are equally advised to ensure that all constrictions along drainage channels and canals are removed.”
While warning residents of the state to expect more torrential rain in the next three weeks which is first peak of the raining season,he used the opportunity to inform the citizens of the need to contact the State Emergency Management Agency,SEMA and the Flood Emergency Management response teams at the nearest local government to them in case of any emergency.
The Community Development Associations, he added, had also been mobilised as first responders for flood emergency management within their communities.
