Flood: NEMA to Train Local Divers on Improved Rescue Operations
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed plans to train local divers across flood-prone communities on improved ways of rescuing victims trapped during flood disasters. NEMA Head, Benin Operations Office, Kenoma Ojuederie, disclosed this in an interview with journalists during a one-day refresher training for emergency management stakeholders on urban search and rescue. He […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) plans to train local divers in flood-prone areas on improved rescue techniques for victims trapped during flood disasters. NEMA Head, Kenoma Ojuederie, revealed this during a one-day refresher training for emergency management stakeholders. The training aims to enhance coordination and response during disaster management and strengthen inter-agency operational readiness.
NEMA intends to scale down the training to the grassroots level, focusing on local divers who usually act as the first responders in flood situations. Ojuederie emphasized that the training would significantly improve the agency's joint response readiness, potentially saving lives during disasters. He urged people to recognize early warning signs of rising floodwater due to heavy rainfall.
Dr. Jerry Idahosa, Executive Secretary of Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EDOSEMA), called the training timely and significant, as search and rescue operations demand specialized knowledge, preparation, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures. Abu Jibrin, a resource person from the Federal Fire Service, stressed that effective emergency management relies on adequate preparation, proper equipment, teamwork, and good coordination.
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