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To manage disasters by co-ordinating the resources of government institutions and non-governmental agencies, and developing the capacity of communities to respond effectively to disasters.

08/11/2025

Klagon Story Building Collapses

An ongoing three-storey building at Klagon, in the Tema West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, collapsed around 4:00 a.m. on the 5th Nov 2025.This caved into the house behind and injured a mother and her three children who were been rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.

Tema west NADMO's operations team on site working in collaboration with stake holders to clear the debris and ensure that no one is beneath the wreckage.

30/09/2025

Distribution of relief items to affected victims of fire outbreak at Vivian Farm(Lashibi). And a donation to Catholic action for street children centre at Adjei Kojo(SunCity)

28/08/2025

Cordoning-off of the 3 cell culvert beneath the Sakumono railway line



🧯 Crucial Fire Safety: Using the RIGHT Extinguisher! 🔥💡It's absolutely essential for every seafarer to know the differen...
01/08/2025

🧯 Crucial Fire Safety: Using the RIGHT Extinguisher! 🔥💡

It's absolutely essential for every seafarer to know the different types of fire extinguishers onboard and what they're used for! 🤔 Each one is specifically designed for a particular kind of fire—be it wood, oil, electrical, or cooking fat. Using the wrong extinguisher can not only be ineffective but can actually make things much, much worse! ⚠️

Dry Powder Extinguisher 🔵
Color: Often has a blue band or label.

Best For:

Class A (solids like wood, paper) 🪵🔥

Class B (flammable liquids like petrol, oil) ⛽🔥

Class C (flammable gases like propane, methane) 💨🔥

Electrical Fires (Class E) ⚡🔥

Action: Works by smothering the fire, creating a barrier between the fuel and oxygen.

Note: Can leave a messy residue and reduce visibility.

2. Foam Extinguisher 🍦
Color: Often has a cream band or label.

Best For:

Class A (solids) 🪵🔥

Class B (flammable liquids) ⛽🔥

Action: Creates a foam blanket that smothers the fire and cools the fuel.

Note: Not suitable for electrical fires.

3. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Extinguisher ⚫
Color: Often has a black band or label.

Best For:

Class B (flammable liquids) ⛽🔥

Electrical Fires (Class E) ⚡🔥

Action: Displaces oxygen, smothers the fire, and also provides a cooling effect.

Note: Leaves no residue, making it ideal for sensitive equipment. Be careful of cold discharge horn! 🥶

4. Water Extinguisher 🔴
Color: Entirely red casing.

Best For:

Class A (solids like wood, paper, textiles) 🪵🔥

Action: Cools the burning material, taking away the heat element of the fire triangle.

Note: NEVER use on electrical fires (risk of electrocution) or flammable liquid/grease fires (can spread them). ⚡🚫

5. Wet Chemical Extinguisher 🟡
Color: Often has a yellow band or label.

Best For:

Class F (cooking oils and fats, like in deep fat fryers) 🍳🔥

Can also be used on Class A fires.

Action: Creates a cooling, soapy layer that smothers the fire and prevents re-ignition.

Note: Essential for galley and kitchen areas where cooking oils are used.

Remember, always ensure you're trained in fire extinguisher use and know the fire classes! Stay safe and prepared! 🔥

Safety tips
29/07/2025

Safety tips

Good Morning Tuesday 29th July, 2025 *Weather Forecast*Variably cloudy conditions are expected to prevail across the cou...
29/07/2025

Good Morning
Tuesday 29th July, 2025
*Weather Forecast*

Variably cloudy conditions are expected to prevail across the country during the forecast period.
In the early hours, mist and fog are likely to form over forest and mountainous areas, reducing visibility.
Some areas within the coastal and forest zones may experience slight rain or drizzle in the morning and later in the day.
Brief periods of sunshine are expected in the afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms or rain likely to affect parts of the northern sector.

NB: Cool early morning and late evening temperatures are expected over the entire country.

Stay tuned for more.

28/07/2025

Ga South is a seismically active zone, making it particularly vulnerable to earthquakes. As such,
TEMA WEST NADMO's geological and hydro meteorological unit in collaboration with head office, organized an educational outreach to create awareness on earthquake preparedness and safety protocols.

This was done for the pupils of Bortianor Methodist Basic School and Christian Fellowship Academy



27/07/2025

How to use fire 🔥 extinguisher.



🚨 NADMO’s 24-Hour Rescue Team — Always Ready, Always There!Day or night, rain or shine — our dedicated team is on standb...
03/07/2025

🚨 NADMO’s 24-Hour Rescue Team — Always Ready, Always There!
Day or night, rain or shine — our dedicated team is on standby to respond swiftly to disasters and emergencies across Ghana.

📞 Need help? Call our hotlines or dial 112 toll-free!
Your safety is our priority.
Prevention Pays!

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Tema West Directorate
Tema
00233

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