‎The National Emergency Management Agency has urged flood‑affected communities to adopt improved environmental practices and disaster risk reduction,
‎The NEMA Director‑General, Zubaida Umar, gave the charge while distributing relief materials to victims in the Ogoja and Yala Local Government Areas of Cross River State.
‎Represented by the Head of Relief and Rehabilitation, Uyo Operations Office, Victor Akpakpan, Umar said prevention and preparedness must guide community responses to recurring climate‑related disasters.
‎She said responsible waste disposal, drainage maintenance and early warnings will reduce losses and save lives when floods strike communities.
‎Umar also sympathised with affected residents, explaining that the intervention aimed to cushion flood impacts recorded and support recovery across the devastated communities.
‎Beneficiaries were seen departing distribution centres with food items, expressing relief as assistance reached households struggling after months of displacement and livelihood disruption.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.