#CapeStorm is here Posted on 6 June 2017 Tags:storm The #CapeStorm has arrived, and if descriptions such as ‘moerse’, ‘helluva’ and ‘mother of a storm’ are any indication, it appears that the best place to be would be indoors. The closure of Western Cape schools have been announced and although the peak hasn’t been reached yet, #CapeStorm is already being compared to those of 1984 and 2001. A media release from the Premier’s Office says that winds of up to 90km per hour and rains of up to 50mm should be expected. They have also advised the public to stay off the roads with Disaster Management having contingency plans in place for the areas that might be worst affected. Despite the warnings, a few Capetonians were not entirely convinced: Earlier in the day… Really not convinced? On a serious note, storms can be dangerous and the potential loss of life is a major concern. Staying off the road and at home is perhaps the most sensible thing to do. Here are safety precautions you can take: Don’t leave your home unnecessarily Make sure your drainage pipes aren’t blocked Fix any leaks Clear gutters Bring in your animals Move your car (and anything else) from under the trees If there is flooding, turn off the gas and electricity Unplug electrical appliances Stock up on candles or keep torches close by You can also do what you can to help the homeless or those living in informal settlements. The Haven Night Shelters have a campaign where you can buy a bed for one person for R60. There are shelters all over Cape Town. You can also follow this call on Twitter to drop off warm blankets in Paarl: In emergency situations, save the following numbers: Life Threatening Emergencies: 0214807700 SAPS Police Service: 10111 CT Disaster Management Centre (floods, fallen trees and rockslides): 0809114357 CT Roads & Stormwater: 0800656463 Get your regular weather updates with @SAWeatherService. Stay warm and safe, everyone! Related Posts August is women’s month 18 August 2021 Every year on 9 August, we celebrate Women’s Day. In 1956, more than 20 000... read more Why are there so few black wildlife photographers? 20 April 2021 Wildlife photography isn’t an easy career for anyone. But for a young black person, like... read more It’s time for South Africa to adopt local tourist pricing 30 September 2020 While there will be many lessons learned from the pandemic, a big one is the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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