By George K Momo
MONROVIA, Aug. 21 (LINA) – Residents of West Point, one of Monrovia’s most densely populated coastal communities, are appealing to the Government of Liberia, humanitarian organizations, and other relevant agencies for urgent intervention following destructive sea waves that have damaged several homes in the area.
In an interview with the Liberia News Agency (LINA) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, days after the incident, affected residents expressed fear and frustration over the continuous rise and force of the sea, which they now say poses a direct threat to families living along the shoreline.
According to the residents, the strong waves that hit the community in recent days destroyed multiple homes and left several families displaced, with many now seeking shelter with relatives and neighbors.
Madam Mary Natt, 45, a single mother of three children, recounted her ordeal to LINA, narrating that she has lived beside the sea for years, but this latest wave was the most devastating.
“My house was washed away by the strong waves. Right now, me and my three children are staying with other people with visible distress,” she stated.
She is appealing to the government and its partners for immediate assistance to help her family find safe shelter and rebuild their lives.
Another affected resident, Mr. Anthony Kofi, also called on the Government of Liberia to respond swiftly to the plight of families impacted by the sea waves.
“We are begging the government to come to our aid. The sea is taking our homes and we have nowhere else to go,” Kofi said.
The residents noted that coastal erosion has been a recurring problem in West Point for years, but the intensity of the recent waves has heightened anxiety among families living close to the shore-line.
West Point and other coastal communities in Monrovia have long faced the effects of rising sea levels and erosion. Experts and community leaders have previously warned that without proper sea defense structures and relocation plans more homes will continue to be lost.
The residents are now urging humanitarian organizations and government agencies to conduct an assessment of the damage and provide emergency relief, including shelter, food, and support for rebuilding.