Garden Route Multi Agency Command Centre Update 4 On 6 May 2026 At 17h30

Mass care facilities (shelter) for affected people in Oudtshoorn

The update states that mass care facilities are open to shelter affected people, including accommodation at Toekomsrust Community Hall in Oudtshoorn where food and blankets have been provided.

Who it is for

people affected by severe weather in Oudtshoorn

How to act on it

Go to Toekomsrust Community Hall (Oudtshoorn) where the update says people are currently being accommodated.

The document's recorded date is 6 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Mass care facilities (shelter) for affected people in Bitou (Kranshoek, Wittedrift, Piesang Valley)

The update says mass care facilities are open in Bitou, including shelter at Kranshoek Griqua Church and Wittedrift Community Hall, and that Piesang Valley Hall has been opened as a precautionary measure due to expected river rise.

Who it is for

people affected by severe weather in Bitou (Kranshoek, Wittedrift and Piesang Valley)

How to act on it

Go to the listed shelter locations (Kranshoek Griqua Church, Wittedrift Community Hall, and Piesang Valley Hall) as described in the update.

The document's recorded date is 6 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Follow municipal Facebook Pages and WhatsApp Channels for updates

The update provides WhatsApp channel links for multiple municipalities and instructs the public to follow municipal Facebook Pages and WhatsApp Channels for updates in town areas.

Who it is for

residents in town areas including Hessequa, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Bitou, Greater Oudtshoorn, and Kannaland

How to act on it

Use the WhatsApp channel links provided for each municipality (and follow the municipal Facebook Pages mentioned).

The document's recorded date is 6 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.