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The Garden Route District Municipality’s Final Amended Integrated Development Plan for 2022-2027 and the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) Multi-Year Budget for 2026/2027-2028/2029 are available for public access at main local libraries, satellite offices, the IDP Unit at 54 York Street, George, and on the municipal website.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public who want to view the municipality’s final amended IDP and related MTREF/Multi-Year Budget documents
- How to act on it:
- Visit all main local libraries or satellite offices, or the Garden Route District Municipality’s IDP Unit at 54 York Street, George, or access the documents on the GRDM municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za; for enquiries, contact the District IDP Manager (Ms Mercy James) or the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300, rekords@gardenroute.gov.za.
The update encourages the public to report flood-related incidents to the GRDM 24/7 Emergency Call Centre by phone or via WhatsApp.
- Who it is for:
- the general public reporting flood-related incidents
- How to act on it:
- Call 044 805 5071 or WhatsApp 081 709 5193 to report flood-related incidents.
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 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 update states that 70 learners stranded at De Rust are planned to return home, with the Department of Education planning for their return.
- Who it is for:
- learners stranded at De Rust (from Klaarstroom)
- How to act on it:
- The Department of Education plans for learners to return home (no application steps are described).
If you have lost your home, the update says you will need to be accommodated in community halls, and it reports that approximately 650 people are currently being sheltered across the region.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public who have lost their homes
- How to act on it:
- Be accommodated in community halls across the region (shelter locations listed in the update).
Community volunteers with chainsaw equipment and relevant experience are encouraged to contact their local municipality if they wish to assist with clearing fallen trees and debris.
- Who it is for:
- Community volunteers with chainsaw equipment and relevant experience
- How to act on it:
- Contact your local municipality if you wish to assist.
The update reports that humanitarian assistance in the form of nearly 1500 food parcels/hampers has been distributed to communities in distress, coordinated by Gift-of-the-Givers and other faith-based and non-profit organisations.
- Who it is for:
- Communities in distress
- How to act on it:
- No application or collection process is stated in the document; the update describes distribution already underway.
GRDM water tankers are delivering water to communities where municipal water systems cannot operate due to electricity outages and damaged infrastructure, with delivery operations underway in Uniondale and Bitou.
- Who it is for:
- Communities where municipal water systems cannot operate due to electricity outages affecting pump stations and where other infrastructure was damaged
- How to act on it:
- No sign-up process is stated; the document states water delivery operations are underway in Uniondale and Bitou.
If you know someone who needs urgent assistance during the adverse weather and flooding, you can contact the GRDM Disaster Management Centre or your nearest local municipality.
- Who it is for:
- Residents who are aware of individuals requiring urgent assistance
- How to act on it:
- Contact the GRDM Disaster Management Centre on 044 805 5071 or their nearest local municipality.
Humanitarian relief teams are distributing food parcels and blankets to affected communities, including deliveries to De Vlugt, Kammanassie, and surrounding Klein Karoo farms.
- Who it is for:
- affected communities in the Garden Route district
- How to act on it:
- Relief teams deliver parcels to affected communities (including De Vlugt, Kammanassie, and surrounding Klein Karoo farms).
Helicopters are on standby to assist with medical emergencies, including two helicopters from Air Mercy Services, the Department of Health, and EMS in Oudtshoorn, and a South African Police Service helicopter supporting operations towards the Eastern Cape region.
- Who it is for:
- people in need of medical care in affected and isolated areas
- How to act on it:
- Medical emergency support is provided via standby helicopters (Air Mercy Services/Department of Health/EMS and SAPS helicopter) to assist operations in specified areas.