The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) says teams are continuing mop-up and recovery operations following this week’s devastating cold fronts across the Western Cape.
DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell said ongoing assessments have revealed the widespread impact of the severe weather.
“Thus far, we can confirm that 31,709 dwellings and approximately 103,350 people have been affected across 67 informal settlements,” Powell said.
She added that humanitarian relief efforts have already reached around 40,000 individuals, with affected residents receiving two meals per day over five days, bringing the total number of meals distributed to 400,000.
“Support has been provided by the South African Social Security Agency, Gift of the Givers, Mustadafin Foundation, United Crises, Islamic Relief, Ashraful Aid, Shree Parasakthie Aalayam, Shoprite, and Pick n Pay,” she said.
Powell said the City’s public donation drive has also received strong support from residents and businesses.
“The public call for donations has generated contributions, primarily in the form of clothing and blankets. We thank our NGO partners, corporates, and the public who have responded to the call for help,” she added.
Although weather conditions have improved, officials warned that recovery efforts will continue for some time and urged the public to continue supporting relief initiatives where possible.
The City is appealing for donations of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, nappies, baby formula, blankets, and bedding.
Designated drop-off points include the following fire stations:
Bellville – Belrail Road
Goodwood – corner of Hugo Street and Frans Conradie Drive
Hout Bay – Main Road
Lakeside – corner of Main and Approach roads
Milnerton – Koeberg Road
Ottery – corner of New Ottery Road and Strandfontein Road
Roeland Street – CBD
Sea Point – 4 Kloof Road
Strand – corner of Broadway Boulevard and George Street
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