Update 8: Storm Warning, 6 May

Measured Rainfall as at 8.30am, 6 May
Uniondale 136mm
Waboomskraal 117mm
Wilderness 73mm
Witfontein 76mm

Service Delivery Challenges
The public is advised that due to the inclement weather NO refuse collection will take place today.

Municipal Offices / Facilities Closed to Public
Wilderness Tourism
MVR Blanco and Hibernia Street

Power Outages Confirmed
Uniondale – power restored
Haarlem and Avontuur currently without power. (ESKOM)
Thembalethu, Zone 9 (George Municipal)

Flooding/Waterlogged – proceed with caution
George CBD – Courtenay Street, Knysna Road, Merriman Road, Wellington Street, Albert Street
Uniondale – Voortrekker Street, Hospital Street, Gray Street, Cathcart Street, Rose Street, Berkley Street, St George’s Street, Lang Street

Confirmed Road Closures
Please take note that Meiringspoort, between Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn, remains closed due to flooding and dangerous conditions.
Please take note that the Swartberg Pass, between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn, remains closed due to dangerous conditions following severe weather.

Report Provincial Road Issues via Download the Roads4U app
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.gov.westerncape.roadsforyou
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/roads4u/id6752285666

Residents are encouraged to monitor the Municipality’s social media platforms, website, and local media for regular updates.

Emergency Contact Numbers:
George:
• Switchboard (07:45–16:30): 044 801 9111
• After-hours and emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Disaster Management (Toll-Free): 087 152 9999
• Fire Department: 044 801 6311
• Garden Route Disaster Centre: 044 805 5071
• Civil Engineering Customer Services: 044 801 9262 / 044 801 9266 (07:45–16:30) for stormwater-related complaints
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350 / 044 801 6389

Uniondale:
• Fire: 044 752 1225
• Switchboard and fault reporting: 044 752 1024