Despite the Black South Easter, brought on by the cut off low forecast by SAWS (South African Weather Services), affecting parts of the Western Cape and beyond, heavy rain thunderstorms forecast and experienced around the coast and inland, NSRI has not been required to respond to any critical weather related incidents at sea, or on inland waters over this weekend, but our NSRI volunteer crews remain on high alert to assist DRM (Disaster Risk Management), Police and the emergency services as and when necessary.
We are appealing to the public, both inland and the maritime community to follow SAWS for updates.
The SAWS forecast Level 6 alert for wind and sea conditions and Level 9 alert for rain conditions, for parts of the Western Cape and beyond, appears to still be in place – by SAWS – and is being monitored by authorities, and we are appealing to everyone to have safety Top of Mind.
Do not attempt to wade through fast flowing rivers - Do not attempt to drive, cross through, bridges submerged in water or bodies of water on roadways.
We commend the efforts by DRM, Police and the emergency services for their swift response to (where) flooding has occurred and where strong winds has affected dwellings and communities.
In cooperation with SAWS, DRM, the SA Police Services and the emergency services we are appealing to the public to remain safe during adverse weather and follow SAWS updates.
We are also commending the boating, sailing and commercial seafaring maritime community for their safe approach to sea going activities during this storm.
NSRI volunteer rescue stations have used this weather pattern for training purposes, approaching safely, but to make best use of the adverse weather to use for training to physically encounter the kinds of conditions we normally experience when responding to sea going emergencies and inland swift water emergencies.
All services remain on high alert to respond to emergencies.
A false alarm with good intentions; and then 2 brothers are rescued
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