GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality is in need of professional psychosocial practitioners proficient in Chewa, Portuguese, and Shona languages to assist in supporting the families of survivors.
Anyone who can assist is asked to reach out to Kholiswa Jobela at 078 210 5972 or Apolus Swart at 061 504 4205.
It is now day five, more than 118 hours, into the rescue operations at the collapsed building site on 75 Victoria Street. The multi-agency command persists in employing a systematic rescue and recovery approach, meticulously clearing rubble to uncover potential voids (open spaces) where individuals may be trapped.
Earlier this morning, Saturday 11 May, rescue teams found an individual alive and are in communication with him. They were able to provide him with water. It might still take several hours to extricate him. Medical teams are on site and ready to assist throughout.
The Joint District Operations Centre adheres to a rigorous double verification protocol in reporting rescue and recovery numbers, collaborating closely with recovery teams, hospitals, and forensic services.
Confirmed statistics:
- Total estimated individuals on-site during the incident: 81
- Patients rescued: 42
- Patients deceased: 13
- Patients currently hospitalized: 13
- Unaccounted for: 39
Donations
There is currently a need for following safety equipment:
- helmets,
- safety goggles,
- headlamps, and
- construction gloves
These items can be delivered to GRDM Fire Station, Pearl Road, Tamsui Industria.
We thank Love George, Gift of the Givers and George Alert Team for coordinating the donations with the support of Lions Club, Rotary, a number of small and big businesses, neighbourhood watches, faithbased organisations and members of the general public.
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