Tasleem Gierdien11 July 2024 | 12:44
What to drop where to help families displaced by Cape storm
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Chukker Road Sportsfield in Kenwyn, Cape Town is flooded after a third cold front hit Cape Town on 10 July 2024, causing heavy wind and gale force winds. Picture: Carlo Petersen/Eyewitness News
Cape Town has been hard hit stormy weather, leaving many displaced from their homes.
Donations are welcome to help NGOs who are assisting.
Items to donate:
- Non-perishable foodstuff: canned foods, bottled water, etc
- Personal hygiene items: roll-on, toilet paper, soap, washing cloths, etc
- Nappies
- Baby formula
- Blankets, scarves, beanies, socks, warm clothing
- Construction materials like wood and corrugated sheeting
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Where to drop-off items:
- Goodwood fire station
- Lakeside fire station
- Ottery fire station
- Roeland Street fire station
- Sir Lowry's pass fire station
- Strand fire station
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You can also call the disaster risk management centre's donation line on 021 597 5042 between 8 am and 6 pm or email disaster.donations@capetown.gov.za for more information on how to assist.