There have been 32 disaster-related deaths in the Central Region between September and November this year.
Twelve lives were lost in disasters in September, 17 in October and three in November.
A total of 796 persons were affected, injured or displaced by these disasters.
Of the total, 130 were affected in September, some 588 in October, and 88 in November.
The Central Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has expressed concern over the increasing cases of drowning, fires, road accidents and building collapses across the region, urging developers, traditional leaders and key state agencies to support awareness efforts to reduce the incidence.
The Central Regional Director of NADMO, Emmanuel Kwesi Dawood Mensah, addressing the media on the issue, said the situation required immediate attention and disaster-prevention education, as some recent incidents could have been avoided.
As part of preventive measures, he said NADMO intended to collaborate with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to intensify fire and bushfire awareness in the media, communities and public information centres ahead of the anticipated dry season.
Campaign
The campaign would focus on fire safety, proper electrical practices, the use of fire extinguishers, good housekeeping habits and community emergency preparedness.
He cited the drowning incident, which claimed the life of an eight-year-old at the Blue Rose Estate in the Gomoa East district, saying that it was unfortunate.
"Another child has been hospitalised in the incident at Buduburam", he added.
Mr Mensah said incessant cases of drowning in abandoned or uncovered manholes had become “deeply worrying” and called on chiefs, developers and community leaders to help enforce safety within their jurisdictions.
He described November as another difficult month, noting that in November 2025, the region recorded domestic and commercial fires, road accidents, building collapses, flooding and drowning cases.
Although the figures suggested a decline, he said the region should act swiftly to prevent more tragedies.
He directed all metropolitan, municipal and district Disaster Management Committees to caution developers to immediately cover all unused manholes, pits and abandoned construction openings.
Hazard identification
He further instructed NADMO officers to intensify hazard identification activities across the region.
Mr Mensah also urged residents to report hazards, weak structures and emergencies through NADMO’s hotlines: 112, 0291901123 and 0291902013.
