George weekend wrap: Weather related incidents update

Gallery Update

GEORGE NEWS - The weather over the weekend left many challenges for the residents of George. The relentless downpour led to road closures in the region, resulting in a busy Saturday for local authorities.

Roads update

All roads are currently open and free-flowing following a mudslide and fallen tree on the N2 (Kaaiman's Pass / Far Hills)

NOTE: Use Saasveld / Seven Passes with extreme caution.

Kindly report any visible damage to road surfaces to 044 801 9262/6.

Water outages

All pipe bursts have been repaired and water has been restored.

Should any residents not have water, please report water leaks, pipe bursts, sewerage: 044 801 9262/6.

PHOTO GALLERY: George and surrounds flooding

Storm drains

Fifty-seven (57) complaints were received following the heavy rainfall and by 20:00 Sunday night, fifty (50) blockages had been cleared and two (2) gravel roads had been repaired.

Please report any blocked stormwater drains to 044 801 9262/6.

Photo: George Municipality

Power outages

A portion of Ballots Bay remains without power following the subsidence of ground around an electrical pole in Thembalethu. Teams have returned to the site to continue with repairs and an ETR will be provided as soon as possible.

Wilderness Heights - terrain issues are making the repair extremely difficult. Teams have returned to site to continue with repairs and an ETR will be provided as soon as possible.

Assistance to flooded homes/areas

250 pieces of Gumplast were issued to 25 areas within George, as a temporary measure to assist over the weekend to those residences which qualified in terms of the Municipal Emergency and Accommodation Assistance Policy.

Photo: George Municipality