Update
GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality continues addressing various power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees.
Currently, no roads are closed.
Emergency personnel are on standby with high winds and wave heights exceeding 4 metres expected for today and tomorrow.
Weather warning
A Yellow Level 2 Warning affecting George has been received from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). A cold front associated with a steep upper air trough is expected to result in strong to near gale westerly to north-westerly winds (40 to 60 km/h) between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 July.
Wave heights of 3 to 4.56 metres are expected from this morning, Saturday, 13 July while the strong winds are only expected in the afternoon.
Power outages
Parts of George are experiencing power outages due to bad weather since earlier in the week. Electrical teams are dispatched to various areas:
• Bergstraat and Watsonia Line, Wilderness Heights – Repairs ongoing this morning
• Ebb & Flow Line – Repairs ongoing
• George Street, Blanco - Repairs ongoing (one house affected)
• Saasveld - Nelson Mandela University - Restored
• Valley Road, Hoekwil - Restored
• Farming area, Fairy Knowe - Repairs to continue this morning.
Trees and branches
Officials will continue cleaning up in various areas across George. There are no immediate threats at the moment.
Reporting of incidents
For emergencies, please use the following contact details:
• After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89
Stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period.
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