UPDATE 13: Inclement Weather and Emergency Incidents in George

UPDATE 13: Inclement Weather and Emergency Incidents in George
Issued by George Municipality, 13 July 2024 @ 15:00

The George Municipality continues addressing various power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees. Currently, no roads are closed. Our emergency personnel is on standby with high winds and wave heights exceeding 4 metres expected for today and tomorrow.
WEATHER WARNING

A Yellow Level 2 Warning affecting George has been received from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). A cold front associated with a steep upper air trough is expected to result in strong to near gale westerly to north-westerly winds (40 to 60 km/h between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 July 2024. Wave heights of 3 to 4.56 metres are expected from Saturday, 13 July 2024 morning while the winds are only expected from the afternoon.

POWER OUTAGES
Parts of George are experiencing power outages due to bad weather since earlier in the week. Electrical teams are dispatched to various areas:

• Ebb & Flow Line – Repairs ongoing
• George Street, Blanco – Repairs ongoing (one house affected)
• Saasveld – Nelson Mandela University – Restored
• Valley Road, Hoekwil – Restored
• Farming area, Fairy Knowe – Repairs to continue

TREES AND BRANCHES
Officials will continue cleaning up in various areas across George. There are no immediate threats at the moment.

REPORTING OF INCIDENTS
For emergencies, please use the following contact details:
• After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89

Stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period.