SITUATION OVERVIEW
As of 22 September, 14,423 people have been registered in Freetown as displaced up from 8,445 on 19 September. 7,909 are registered at the National Stadium (According to the National Security Sector Group as of 23 September roughly 2,170 sleeping overnight) and 6,514 at Atuga Stadium (roughly 936 sleeping overnight – a drop of 200 in 24 hours). In Bo, 3,293 and in Pujehun 800 persons have been registered as affected by floods.
New rains have caused flooding in Bonthe district and an assessment of the damage is underway.For affected communities in Pujehun and Bo access has been challenging and in some cases small boats or helicopters are being used. Schools are hosting some of the displaced.
The Government has issued statements about relocating up to 15,000 persons living in flood-prone areas in Freetown to a green site outside of Waterloo near Mile 6. Government teams are assessing the site presently but no comprehensive relocation plan has been issued. A ministerial level group has been formed for planning purposes.
According to the National Security Sector Group the initial flood response operation will continue until 2 October.
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation is increasing provisions at Atuga Stadium for possible cases of diarrhea and cholera. Cases of respiratory ailments are in evidence due to a lack of blankets