Update
GEORGE NEWS - The delivery point for donations has been moved from 79 Victoria Street to the AGS Church Soteria at 27 Victoria Street.
George Municipality provided the following list as a guideline for sustenance donations for the emergency teams as the rescue effort at the site of the collapsed building in Victoria Street continues:
- drinking water,
- energy drinks,
- wine gums, and
- food.
The delivery point is being manned by Gift of the Givers and Herman Pienaar of LoveGeorge and will remain operational throughout the rescue period.
Please contact Gift of the Givers: Mario Ferreira (082 490 2752) and Herman Pienaar (082 829 6428) in this regard.
Safety equipment
They are also in need of the following safety equipment:
- helmets,
- safety goggles,
- clipboards,
- headlamps, and
- construction gloves.
These must be delivered to GRDM Fire Station, Pearl Road, Tamsui Industria.
Financial contributions
The municipality have also had requests from the public about financial donations.
Please use the banking details below:
- George Municipality: Relief and Charitable Fund
- ABSA BANK Cheque Acc: 9149554208
- Branch Code: 632005
Your contributions and support during this challenging time are greatly appreciated.
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