MEC for Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Zolile Williams announced that having received warning ranging between two and six disruptive rainfalls from the South African Weather Services (SAWS) the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) remains on high alert in case of disasters occurring,
He said in the collaboration with Municipal Disaster Management Centers (MDMC), it has increased its level of preparedness to its highest.
“This means all municipalities, especially coastal ones, have activated their disaster readiness plans. Our municipalities are timeously advising us about any incidents in line with the provincial response procedures. We stand ready to provide additional support, including access to schools given the start of matric exams,” he said.
He added that the disaster teams continue to monitor areas frequented by flooding and be ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required.
“We have ensured availability of places of safety including relief support by the relevant sector departments to support municipalities. We implore all key stakeholders involved to play their part and immediately to report and attend to incidents and accidents for immediate attention. We also encourage our municipal leadership to show visibility in hot spot areas during this period to mitigate disasters and offer support.”
