Greater Overberg FPA

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#Overberg #FDI Summary 05/04/2024 Local Weather Guru. For the South African Weather Services 3-day FDI forecast click here:https://t.co/0NsWbwCREZ

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#Overberg #FDI Summary 04/04/2024 Local Weather Guru. For the South African Weather Services 3-day FDI forecast click here:https://t.co/0NsWbwCREZ

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#Overberg #FDI Summary 03/04/2024 Local Weather Guru. For the South African Weather Services 3-day FDI forecast click here:https://t.co/0NsWbwCREZ

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#Overberg #FDI Summary 02/04/2024 Local Weather Guru. For the South African Weather Services 3-day FDI forecast click here:https://t.co/0NsWbwCREZ

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#Overberg #FDI Summary 18/01/2024 Local Weather Guru. For the South African Weather Services 3-day FDI forecast click here:https://t.co/0NsWbwCREZ

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It might sound extreme, but remember to have an evacuation bag packed and ready to go if there’s a #wildfire heading your way.

The Overstrand Municipality’s Fire Chief Lester Smith offers tips on what to include: https://t.co/uUB1JvGZcP

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

The Overberg Fire Services has 4 fire stations across the district, overseen by these Divisional Commanders.

Bredasdorp:
Anthony Manual

Swellendam:
Ian Ross

Caledon:
Chris Pieterse

Grabouw:
Graeme Roberts

Find your nearest fire station:
https://t.co/AURXKU2hX6

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

As we head into the #Overberg #FireSeason, it’s crucial to keep an eye on our area-wide Fire Danger Index:
https://t.co/B3aFhtD3Kh

#FireSeason2023_24

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Have you thought of everything in preparation for a #wildfire this #FireSeason?
There’s an easy way to check. Download this @CapeNature Be WildFire Ready Booklet and #BeSafe at wildfire: https://t.co/aCUzUUjPDD

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

#DidYouKnow that there are certain things you can and cannot do, based on the Fire Danger Index, or FDI?
Find out what the law says about brush cutters and mechanical activities on high-risk days: https://t.co/w4zHagpSsj
#FireSeason2023_24

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goFPA Warning: Extremely high fire danger forecasted for Swellendam & surrounds. Please be vigilant and report all smoke.
#RedDay #Overberg #Swellendam 028 425 1690

@OverbergDM

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

The Fire Danger Index uses a set of colours to highlight the fire risks of each day.
Blue: Low risk
Green: Moderate risk
Yellow: Dangerous
Orange: Very dangerous
Red: Extremely dangerous

#FireSeason

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Please don’t leave campfires and braais unattended or braai when there is strong wind. Unattended fires can cause #wildfires. Make sure braai fires are extinguished completely before you leave. And ensure that any coals you throw out cannot start a wildfire.
#FireSeason2023_24

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South Africa’s Fire Danger Index gives you a daily update about the threats of fire should a fire ignite in your area.

Here’s why you SHOULD get to know the FDI: https://t.co/cpDRQWZRnp

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Here’s a good tip to protect your home. Remove any dry material (including firewood) from close to infrastructure that can burn. Dry material can ignite and/or embers can land on dry material and cause a fire.

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If you’re visiting the #Overberg these holidays, please stay alert to #wildfires. Save these numbers to your phone to report fires:
🔥 Overberg Fire control room: 028 425 1690
🔥 Overstrand Fire control room: 028 312 2400

And please don’t make fires in undesignated areas.

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Make sure that your firefighting resources are in working condition.
✔ Are fire hydrants accessible for firefighters?
✔ Is your fire unit ready for use?
✔ Have they been maintained?
✔ Have you cleared your entrance routes for fire engines to access your property?

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

Landowners, all farm team members should have their personal protective equipment ready, including:
✔ Leather boots
✔ Leather gloves
✔ Overall, safety wear or jeans (100% cotton)
✔ Bottle of drinking water
✔ Torch at night

More here: https://t.co/xSdDiFjEo2

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

Vrydag 1 Desember is die amptelike begin van ons brandseisoen in die Overberg.
As jy rook of vlamme sien, meld dit asseblief dadelik aan.
● Overberg Brandweerdienste (uitsluitend die Overstrand area):028 425 1690
● Overstrand Brandweerdienste:028 312 2400
● goFPA:063 690 7899

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#DidYouKnow that not all fires are bad? In the #Overberg, our fynbos is renewed by fire - and in fact, depends on fire. When fires are planned and controlled, they can be very helpful to the environment.

#FireSeason2023/24