Freetown, January 10, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has confirmed a tragic five-storey building collapse on Malama Thomas Street, Freetown, during a controlled demolition initiated by its owner. The incident, which occurred yesterday, claimed the life of one contractor and left four others severely injured. The NDMA had earlier assessed the building...Read More
Freetown, 14th October 2024 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and its partners commemorated the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) under the theme: “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future.” The event, held at New Brookfields Hotel, highlighted the importance of prioritizing disaster preparedness and risk reduction, particularly among the youth,...Read More
Freetown, October 29, 2024 – On Thursday, October 24, Freetown was struck by intense rainfall, resulting in severe flooding and widespread damage across several communities. A team from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), led by Director of Regional Coordination Paul Thomas, promptly visited the affected areas to assess the damage and provide support. The...Read More
Freetown, 10th October 2024 – The Sierra Leone Cabinet has approved three key policy documents for the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA): the National Disaster Risk Management Policy, the National Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plan, and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Relief. These newly developed policies represent a significant step toward strengthening the agency’s...Read More
Freetown, NDMA Headquarters, 9th October 2024 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has officially launched its first-ever Service Delivery Charter, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance transparency and service standards. The Charter outlines the Agency’s vision, mission, core values, and policy priorities, while clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of the...Read More
Freetown, September 24th, 2024 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has officially concluded the search and rescue operations at the collapsed seven-storey building at 57 Bai Bureh Road, Shell New Road, which tragically collapsed on September 16th, 2024, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.The NDMA responded swiftly to the incident, coordinating efforts among various...Read More
Freetown, 23rd September 2024 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) informs the public that 27 flooding incidents have been mapped by its regional teams, severely affecting farmlands and businesses, and causing widespread building collapses across the country. The flooding has impacted chiefdoms in several districts, including: Bo District: Baoma, Kakua, Jaiama, and Valunia Bonthe...Read More
Ministry of Finance, George Street, Freetown, 28th August 2024 – In a conference room filled with expert officials from the Ministry of Finance, media representatives, Civil Society Organizations, non-state actors, and other stakeholders, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) proposed a budget of Twenty-Five Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Three Thousand, Five Hundred Leones (NLE 25,923,500)...Read More
Taiama, 20th August 2024 — On 16th August 2024, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in collaboration with the Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, conducted an assessment following severe flooding in Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District. This disaster has caused widespread damage and displacement across sixteen local communities.The...Read More
Freetown, July 22nd, 2024 – Following yesterday’s heavy downpour, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) received a report at approximately 11:30 PM regarding the collapse of a four-story building located at No. 132 Haja Sonnie Drive, SS Camp IMATT. NDMA officers were promptly deployed to the scene to assist with rescue efforts. The NDMA also...Read More
