Cape Town is gearing up to help the homeless as winter approaches. The city plans to add 200 new bed spaces in shelters and provide vital resources like food, toiletries, and training for shelter staff. This initiative encourages community support, urging locals to donate goods or volunteer their time. By working together, Cape Town aims to create a warm and safe environment for those in need during the cold winter months.
Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) is preparing for potential hazards of the upcoming winter season by holding advisory forums, developing operational plans, and guiding residents to take an active role in protecting their homes and neighborhoods from potential weatherrelated threats. The city has experienced extreme weather incidents such as an intense drought and an increase in lightning strikes, fires, and strong winds. The DRMC plays a critical part in organizing the city’s initiatives to guarantee winter preparedness, identifying highrisk areas, carrying out educational outreach programs, and organizing relief efforts when required.
Cape Town is taking proactive measures to prepare for the winter season, with a Winter Preparedness initiative that involves various teams working together to safeguard the city. The initiative includes clearing stormwater drains, refurbishing roadways and repairing potholes to prevent flood risks and ensure safer journeys. Citizen participation is also essential to preserving the safety and robustness of the city, and the city’s anticipatory strategy aims to secure a safe and comfortable winter for all. The city is taking action to identify and address potential problems before they emerge, highlighting the significance of community participation and thorough city planning in urban governance.
As winter approaches, the City of Cape Town is initiating a “Winter Preparedness” campaign to tackle the escalating problem of flooding, unauthorized dumping, and obstruction of stormwater drains. The Urban Mobility Directorate is taking protective steps, but the effectiveness of the campaign is dependent on the proactive involvement of residents. They can aid in preventing flooding by reporting illegal dumping, blocked stormwater drains, and promptly reporting potholes. The campaign aims to ensure the city remains safe and operational during the demanding winter period.
As a severe cold front brings heavy downpours, the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) Department in Cape Town is taking a proactive approach to winter preparedness. Over the past year, the department has been implementing a comprehensive strategy to maintain the city’s stormwater assets and mitigate potential flood risks. Despite the adverse weather conditions, their meticulous efforts have come to fruition as the annual Winter Preparation programme concludes.
As Cape Town prepares for the onset of winter, the Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate is taking a proactive approach to minimize the adverse impacts of the season. One of the ways in which they are doing this is through the R48 million Winter Preparedness Programme.
As winter approaches, the City of Cape Town is taking proactive measures to mitigate potential flood risks through its annual Winter Preparedness program. This initiative is crucial, and the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) department is responsible for managing the city’s stormwater assets throughout the year. Recently, Councillor Rob Quintas, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, joined the RIM teams in Atlantis, Parklands, and Joe Slovo Park to monitor their cleanup operations.
