UPDATE 13: Storm Warning 7 May – Travel Advisory @11:30

Issued George Municipality, 7 May @ 11:30

Reports of flooding on N2 Kaaimans – please note the water has subsided already.
Motorists must please reduce speed and travel cautiously in the rain at ALL times.

Outeniqua Pass all cleared till Waboomskraal.

Herold’s Bay and Victoria Bay
Foam and high seas remain present. Not advisable to try and access.

Confirmed Road Closures
* Meiringspoort, between Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn closed
* Swartberg Pass, between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn closed
* Uniondale Poort Open
* R62 first crossing open between Haarlem and Avontuur, waiting on details for second crossing.
* First entrance to Uniondale from George still closed.

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