Acting CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has urged victims of the tidal waves in Ketu South to relocate and seek shelter with family members in safer areas.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, she explained that the EPA’s role is to assess the environmental impact and advise affected residents on necessary actions.
“We are here to assess the situation and guide the people on what to do. Unfortunately, the EPA does not have the financial strength to undertake sea defence projects. That is why we have called for support and are hoping to get the needed help to protect the affected lands,” she said.
She further urged residents to prioritize their safety.
“The best option for now is for people to move to safer places. If you have relatives in areas not affected, I advise you to go and stay with them until a lasting solution is found,” she added.
Prof. Klutse’s comments follow a visit by former President John Dramani Mahama and key government ministers to the Ketu South Constituency, where communities such as Salakope, Amutinu, and Agavedzi have been severely impacted by the floods.
The visit aimed to assess the damage and determine appropriate interventions.
Meanwhile, the President has directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to allocate funds for the commencement of phase two of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project to help mitigate the impact of future flooding.
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