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Icc Update 2 Storm Weather 11 May 2026 0915

Overstrand Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.overstrand.gov.za/icc-update-2-storm-weather-11-may-2026-0915/

Official source

Source domain: overstrand.gov.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

This document is an Overstrand Municipality news update page containing multiple “ICC Updates” about storm weather on 11 May 2026. It reports widespread storm damage across the Overstrand municipal area, including damage to homes, fencing, infrastructure, fallen trees, and widespread power outages affecting areas such as Greater Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, Hawston, Hermanus, and Kleinmond. It provides operational guidance (road safety, traffic lights treated as four-way stops, refuse collection delays, nature reserve closures, and water-sparing advice), and it includes an appeal for donations (especially warm meals and items like blankets and toiletries) coordinated via the Disaster Management logistics team. It also notes Eskom fault identification on 132kV/66kV lines and that repairs are delayed due to difficult terrain and unsafe weather, with no restoration time given at the time of the updates.

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donation drop-off pointOngoing

Drop off storm-donation items at Hermanus Fire Station (24/7)

The update states that the main drop-off point for donations is Hermanus Fire Station and that it is open 24/7.

Who it is for: people donating items for storm relief
How to act on it: Deliver donations to Hermanus Fire Station (Mussel Road), which is open 24/7.

The document's recorded date is 11 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Main drop-off point Hermanus Fire Station (Mussel Road) open 24/7

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.overstrand.gov.za/icc-update-2-storm-weather-11-may-2026-0915/

Key Takeaways

Overstrand Municipality “ONGOING ICC UPDATES: STORM WEATHER” dated 11 May 2026
Severe damage reported: homes, fencing, some infrastructure; assessments continuing
Widespread power outages affecting Greater Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, Kleinmond (and also Hawston/Hermanus per later updates)
Eskom fault confirmed at 15:00: damage on an upstream 132kV line near Grabouw; Cape Town technical team dispatched
66kV Afdaks/Hawston lines out of service; repairs delayed due to mountainous terrain and unsafe weather
Tree-cutting operations to commence tomorrow in Jose Burman (Hermanus), Reservoir Road, 8th Street (Voëlklip), and Bosplasie
Refuse collection in Kleinmond delayed today; resumes tomorrow; other towns continue usual schedule
Main roads remain open but may close on short notice; traffic lights affected at specific locations; intersections to be treated as four-way stops
Nature reserves closed: Fernkloof, Rooiels, Kleinmond (Jeans Hill, Fairy Glen) until further notice
Community halls open for shelter: Crassula Hall (Betty’s Bay), Masakhane Hall (Gansbaai), Zwelihle Community Hall
Donation coordination contact: Disaster Management logistics team 028 313 8941; main drop-off point Hermanus Fire Station (Mussel Road) open 24/7
Emergency numbers: 028 312 2400 (fire/flood), 028 313 8111 (municipal service emergencies)
Overstrand Municipality
Eskom
Overstrand Executive Mayor Alderman Archie Klaas
Disaster Management logistics team (Overstrand Municipality)
Cape Town specialised technical team
Overstrand Traffic
Parks Department
Stormwater Department
Waste management services
Citizen App
Hermanus Fire Station
Crassula Hall (Betty’s Bay)
Masakhane Hall (Gansbaai)
Zwelihle Community Hall
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Rooiels Nature Reserve
Kleinmond Nature Reserve
Jeans Hill

Dates

Closing Date

11 May 2026