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Joint Operation Centre Evacuates Flooded Residents

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The Joint Operation Centre (JOC) at the South End Fire Station dealt with several requests for assistance due to flooded houses and quickly dispensed relief supplies such as blankets and mattresses to affected families.

Residents from Barcelona and 7de Laan was accommodated in the Ward 13 Councillor’s Office and in KwaZakhele people were evacuated to the Zionist Church, with needy Korsten residents being relocated to the Jarman Hall. Residents from Joe Slovo & Westville informal settlement were evacuated to the Booysen Park Community Hall and residents from KwaNoxolo was evacuated to the George Botha Community Hall.

Furthermore more affected residents are accommodated at the Missionvale Care Centre and 60 people from Chatty 12 was also accommodated in the Chatty Community Hall.

Residents from Tiryville, Uitenhage find solace at the Lucky Luke Crèche and needy families from Rolihlahla and Mandela areas are being accommodated at the Daku Hall in KwaZakhele.

Currently the dip in Third Avenue, Newton Park is still closed for traffic while Disaster Management is keeping a close eye on lower lying areas.

The South African Police Services, Traffic Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Disaster Management, Electricity and Energy, Water and Sanitation, Roads and Stormwater, Public Health and Human Settlements are all represented in the JOC.

Residents are reminded that warnings of localized flooding and river basin flooding were issued by the South African Weather service today.

New developments will be communicated as soon as possible to keep the community and the media informed.

The Joint Operations Centre can be reached at the 24 hour toll free number 0800 20 50 50.

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