The Eastern Cape Provincial Disaster teams are on high alert, subsequent to weather warnings from the South African Weather Services (SAWS).
Zolile Williams, Provincial MEC, said on Monday morning, the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), remains on high alert in case of disasters occurring.
“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, indluding access to schools given the start of Matric exams” said Williams.
He also said disaster teams continue to monitor areas frequented by flooding and are 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” said MEC Williams.