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National Disaster Management Agency Sierra Leone – Press Release

Sierra Network - September 10, 2021

National Disaster Management Agency Sierra Leone 64 Sir Samuel Lewis Drive, Aberdeen, Freetown. Press Release 9th...

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FCC Freetown Flood Risk Warning

Sierra Network - July 12, 2020

Freetown Flood Risk Warning❗️ FCC is calling on residents, especially those who live in communities prone to flooding to remain alert as heavy rains have been predicted over the next three days. Residents living in lowlands and flood plains along...

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EU provides €80,000 in Humanitarian Assistance To Flood Victims

Sierra Network - August 21, 2019

According to report from the Directorate for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, on 20th August 2019, in response to the floods in Freetown earlier this month, the European Union is providing €80,000 in...

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President Bio Provides Support to Flood Victims in Wellington and Tombo

Sierra Network - August 16, 2019

Freetown, Friday 16th August 2019 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has paid two separate visits to flood victims in Wellington and Tombo, in the Western Urban and Rural Areas respectively and provided humanitarian...

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Wellington Residents Experienced Mini Mudslides

Sierra Network - August 16, 2019

Yesterday was a sombre day for us at Council as many of our residents were affected by flooding and four people lost their lives. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr visited Water Street, Wellington, which was probably the worst-hit area, as residents...

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More Rain, More deaths, More destruction…

Sierra Network - August 15, 2019

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John O’Bey Bridge After The Flooding

Sierra Network - August 12, 2019

It looks terrible! With the soft dirt exposed rain will further compromise the structure and making it susceptible to further cracks and possibly collapse. With the heavy sand trucks and more rain. It is an accident waiting to happen Photos...

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