As part of ongoing flood relief efforts, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has visited displaced families at the Phase 1 Informal Settlement and Anovuyo Shelter in Wells Estate.
“Relief assistance, including blankets and mattresses were provided to affected residents. The municipality continues to work with all spheres of government to support communities impacted by the severe weather conditions,” the municipality said in a statement on Sunday.
The municipality has been hit by adverse weather conditions in recent days.
The Mayor was accompanied by MMC for Human Settlements, Thembinkosi Mafana, Disaster Management officials, and representatives from the provincial government.
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Meanwhile, Lobishe expressed gratitude to all Disaster Management teams, emergency personnel, and municipal technical teams who worked around the clock during the recent flood disaster and severe weather conditions experienced across the metro.
“We acknowledge the outstanding efforts of local and provincial Disaster Management teams, Fire and Emergency Services, Rescue Services, Law Enforcement, Traffic Services, Human Settlements teams, electricity, water, sanitation, roads and stormwater teams, as well as frontline municipal workers who responded under extremely difficult and dangerous conditions,” she said.
The Mayor said the courage, professionalism, sacrifice, and commitment shown by the teams helped save lives, supported displaced residents, and restored critical services to affected communities.
“Your dedication during this challenging time reflects the true spirit of service and compassion that continues to strengthen Nelson Mandela Bay,” Lobishe said.
The municipality continues to work with all spheres of government to support communities impacted by the severe weather conditions. -SAnews.gov.za
