The rain has arrived & this is how to stay prepared for anything

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighv 602 0
Forecasts Chill Snow NSRI cold front weather Cape Town Joburg
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The cold front has touched down in Cape Town and these are a few tips to stay prepared as well as emergency contact numbers for just in case.

 

Dear Cape Town,

We are overwhelmed with joy that you are recieving more rain and much-needed water for your partched city.

We are so happy to see the photos of full water tanks and buckets lined up under the gutters. We are appy to see the dust washed away with the flowing rivers down each street.

Just remember these few things and all will be ok.

Storm Prep 101:

  1. Secure all outdoor furniture, dustbins and items that could potentially move around and cause damage during strong winds. If you have a child’s jungle gym, cable tie the swings to the pillars to avoid them swinging around and becoming damaged as well.
  2. Check all gutters and drains, clearing anything that could potentially block them and cause your garden to flood.
  3. Stay at home if weather could cause a danger on the roads.
  4. Keep torches and extra batteries in case of a power-outage and should you be using gas or candles, ensure the room is ventilated and candles are kept in glass containers to avoid fires.
  5. Charge all mobile devices and have emergency numbers on hand (see the list below)
  6. Store enough water for every family member and animal.
  7. Do not leave your animals outside (we cannot stress this enough, if you are scared, they will be too!) Allocate a safe enclosed space for your pets and comfort them as needed.
  8. If you really want to go full blown ‘Doomsday Preppers’, you can have non-perishable food on hand that is easy to cook using gas.
  9. Check that your first-aid kit is filled with the essentials and within its expiration date.
  10. If anything should happen, do not panic. Stay calm and think clearly.

Helpful Emergency Numbers (SA):

  • Nationwide Emergency Response – 10111. This number will take you to a call centre which will assist with any emergency at hand and direct the appropriate response team. This number is free from landlines but regular rates are charged from cellphones.
  • Cellphone Emergency Number – 112. This number will direct you to an automated menu which you then select your required need. This number allows cellphones without airtime to get assistance.
  • Ambulance Response – 10177. This will help in medical emergencies. When making the call, state the emergency plus details of the person(s) injured, exact location (include any landmarks) and your personal details as clearly as possible. This number is also the same for the Fire Brigade.

Stay safe out there and remember to pass this along to everyone you know, because you never know when it may be needed.

The videos of rain rushing in are giving us chills.

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Tyler Leigh Vivier is the Editor for Good Things Guy.

Her passion is to spread good news across South Africa with a big focus on environmental issues, animal welfare and social upliftment. Outside of Good Things Guy, she is an avid reader, gardener, bird watcher and loves to escape to the Kruger National Park.

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