By Bill W. Cooper
Several residents in Monrovia and its environs including Brewerville, are reeling from the devastating effects of a recent flood that has left several families homeless and in desperate need of assistance.
The flood, which was caused by heavy rains that have been pounding the country for the past few days, swept through the area with incredible force, entering in residents’ homes, shops or stores within the community leaving residents unable to leave their property.
According to our reporter, many residents were caught off-guard by the sudden deluge and were forced to flee their homes with only their clothes on their backs while others had to shelter to their nearby neighbours.
“I woke up to the sound of rushing water and before I knew it, my house was got completely filled and I had to swim to safety with my wife and children, and now we have nowhere to go or stay,” James Kollie, a resident of Brewerville narrated.
However, the floodwaters is yet to dry since the falling of the rain and some homes have been completely destroyed, with others being filled with water, leaving families with no place to live, and roads also leading to these homes have been washed out.
The residents of further that they have on numerous occasions, still struggling to cope with the aftermath of the flood, with their homes destroyed and their possessions lost, and are now facing an uncertain future.
“We have lost everything and don’t even know where we will go or how we will survive. We are grateful for the help we have received so far from our neighbours but we need more assistance to get back on our feet,” Mary Johnson noted.
Meanwhile, as the affected residents begin the long process of rebuilding their lives, they are calling on the international community including other humanitarian organizations and the government through the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) to lend a helping hand.
With some of their homes destroyed and others surrounded by water coupled with their futures being uncertain, they are in desperate need of support to recover from this devastating disaster that might affect them more amidst the rainy season.
