UPDATE 4: George beaches remain closed and damage assessments commence
Issued by George Municipality, 17 September 2023 @08:50
All beaches remain closed to pedestrians and vehicles due to the very high tides and rough water conditions. The George Municipal Disaster Management and Service teams are on high alert and are closely monitoring the situation.
More high tide surges, predicted to swell up to 2.9 meters, are forecasted for this afternoon. Therefore, all-out cleaning and mop-up operations are not being conducted for the day. However, the Municipal Community Services will clear the debris.
Assessments are being conducted to ascertain the nature of damages to infrastructure. A number of structural damages have been noted, with power outages in some areas lying on the beaches of George. While the tide is low, the Municipal technical teams will go on-site to assess the issues.
We will continue to keep you updated on any related incidents. If you witness any incidents, please report them to the AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES contact numbers: 044 801 6300 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311.