{"id":116006,"date":"2016-03-17T11:42:50","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T09:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=116006"},"modified":"2016-03-17T11:43:26","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T09:43:26","slug":"beware-of-flash-floods-heavy-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/17\/beware-of-flash-floods-heavy-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of flash floods, heavy rain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) is on high alert due to the heavy rains that are pouring across the metro.<\/p>\n

Emergency Services and Disaster management teams have put together response plans including placing swift water rescue crew on standby for the duration of this period of rain.<\/p>

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Over the past week, the metro has experienced continuous rainfall which has led to water saturation and as a result flash flooding in different areas.<\/p>\n

DEMS officials are continuously monitoring and assessing areas prone to flooding on an hourly bases.<\/p>

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The weather forecast from the South African Weather Services (SAWS) is closely monitored for new developments.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, the metro is involved with the provision of emergency shelters and relief aid to the communities affected by flooding.<\/p>\n

Residents within the metro are advised to be on high alert, especially those in the low lying areas.<\/p>\n

Should there be any life threatening emergencies, they are advised to call the emergency call centre on 011 458-0911 or National emergency number 10177 or 107 in the event of flash floods<\/p>\n

Ensure that you have the emergency call centre numbers at all times and that they are saved on your cellphone.<\/p>\n

Speak clearly on the phone when reporting an emergency.<\/p>\n

Provide the operators with all the necessary details required.<\/p>\n

Do not end the conversation until all questions are answered.<\/p>\n

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