The number of evacuations increased from 740 early last night to almost 2000 this morning due to flooding and more moderate showers expected today. The following areas are currently still without electricity and we are working on the restoration of supply: Van Stadens, Gamtoos, Tembani, Butterfield, Greenbushes, Theescombe, Seaview-Rural areas, Blue Horizon Bay, Mill Park, Forest Hill, Summerstrand-Vigne Street, and Westering. We once again would like to reiterate the call for residents … [Read more...] about Number of PE evacuations increased to almost 2000
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Relief efforts continue as more rain expected
Relief efforts, coordinated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Joint Operations Centre, are still continuing as rising water levels necessitate evacuations in some areas. Disaster Management is currently distributing 120 mattresses and 226 blankets to people accommodated elsewhere. No relief supplies can be distributed to people who choose not to leave their flooded homes. Reports were received of flooding in Kwanoxolo, Walmer/Gqebera, Kleinskool, Salt Lake, Missionvale, Nooitgedacht … [Read more...] about Relief efforts continue as more rain expected
Ship Casualty Evacuations off of Port Elizabeth Coast
Justin Erasmus, the NSRI Port Elizabeth Deputy Station Commander said; "At 07h30 on Tuesday 25 October, our NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer duty crew were activated to rendezvous with the 200 meter bulk carrier MANDARIN EAGLE, sailing from Gabon to Singapore, requesting urgent medical assistance for two Chinese crew members, a 56 year old and a 24 year old, males, who had been washed across the ships deck, reportedly colliding with a staircase, after a wave swept over the deck. "Following the … [Read more...] about Ship Casualty Evacuations off of Port Elizabeth Coast
359 People Evacuated During the Recent Rains
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and its social partners evacuated 359 people whose homes were flooded during the rains that have been falling in the city since Sunday, 24 July 2011. The municipality was informed by the South African Weather Services last Friday that heavy rains were expected from Sunday, 24 July 2011 over the municipal area. In a pre-emptive move, the Disaster Management Officers were placed on standby, relief materials were collected and community structures in high risk … [Read more...] about 359 People Evacuated During the Recent Rains
