Earth Tremor: NADMO calls on citizens to remain calm

By Stanley Senya/Christian Kobby Quarshie

Accra, Dec. 12, GNA – The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has called on all citizens to remain calm and continue with their daily activities as parts  of Accra, Kasoa and its environs experienced earth tremor in the morning around 1155 Hours on Monday, December 12, 2022.

A statement signed by Mr Eric Nana-Prempeh, Director General for NADMO and copied to the Ghana news Agency said, NADMO was working closely with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to obtain the exact details of tremor including the magnitude and epicenters.

It said the tremors were not damaging and there is no reported destruction of lives and property.

“NADMO calls on all citizens to remain calm. They are encouraged to go about their normal duties”, it said.

It added that homeowners in affected areas are encouraged to inspect their buildings for possible cracks and seek technical advice from engineers and other building Experts.

“Although information sharing is important, let’s be mindful of the kind of information we absorb on social media to be safe and go about our duties without fear or needless panics,” it added.

GNA