Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk commended the concerted efforts by Disaster Management response teams and called on the community to unite to assist those in need.
“During natural disasters, the most vulnerable communities are the poor and disenfranchised. We must therefore come together as a community to assist those in need of a warm blanket and a plate of food.
“Our first responders worked around the clock to assist communities in distress, especially in the Kariega area where we unfortunately lost two people.
“The evacuation of residents to community centres in the Kariega took place. I also welcomed an offer by Gift of the Givers to provide assistance to affected residents.
“We are also in contact with national and provincial human settlements departments in order to double our efforts.
“In addition, the South African Police Services are trying to locate a number of people reported missing. In this regard, we are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst as the South African Weather Services predicts more heavy rain overnight,” Mayor Van Niekerk said.
Electricity Outage Update:
As at 12h04 on 2 June 2024 electricity in the following areas had been restored:
Brymore
Fairview
Humewood (a section still off the team are on site investigating)
Kragga Kamma
Lorraine
Lovemore Heights
Miramar
Mount Pleasant
Newton Park – parts of.
Overbaakens
Pari Park
Summerstrand (part of Lorraine area still off, the team is on site investigating)
Theescombe
Walmer
Walmer Heights
Woodlands
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