11h00 SAST - Flood Expected upgraded to Flood Eminent for parts of the Southern Cape and Eastern Cape. In an earlier post I indicated that the Flood Expected that was issued this morning at 02h10 is now being upgraded to a Flood Eminent at 11h00.
What does this mean?
SAWXREP use four codes to keep the public informed about flooding or flash floods observations:
1. FLOOD EXPECTED: Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. Be aware, be prepared, watch out.
What to do:
- Monitor local news and weather forecasts
- Be aware of water levels near you
- Be prepared to act when levels rise
- Check on the safety of pets and livestock
- Charge you mobile phone
- Monitor social media for weather observation report
- Do not try to cross flooded roads, ravines or rivers
What to do:
- Move cars, pets, food, valuebles and important documents to safety
- Be prepared to evacuate your home or business if it is prone to flooding
- Protect yourself, your family and help others.
- Monitor local news and weather forecasts
- Monitor social media for real time weather observation reports
- Be aware of rising water levels and flash flooding
What to do:
- Stay in a safe place with a means of escape.
- Be ready should you need to evacuate from your home. Co-operate with the emergency services and Disaster Management.
- Call 112, 10111 or your local emergency services if you are in immediate danger.
- Move to higher ground and stay calm.
