WFPA FHK

The Franschhoek Ward of the Winelands Fire Protection Association.

[WFPA FHK @WfpaF]

Please note that all Burn Permit applications will close on 10th October 2019 to allow time for inspections and burns to take place before 30th October 2019.

[WFPA FHK @WfpaF]

WFPA FHK
NO BURNING NOTICE 5/9/19
The winds today are extremely high
Please refrain from burning today
Even if there is a burn permit
Thank you for your understanding
Be Safe

[VulcanRiskSolutions @Vulcan_VRS]

ALERTS from @SAWeatherServic valid 27 June 2019
Wildfire- Central Karoo, N/NW East Cape, NW & Free State
Flooding- @CityofCT & SW parts @SAWinelands
Extreme Cold- N Cape, Winelands & Overberg @vwsfires @hikersnetwork @OverbergFPA @Fsufpa @chairpersonsfpa @WSARWesternCape @WfpaF

[Stellenbosch Municipality @StellMun]

UPDATE: Franschhoek Pass will be closed indefinitely due to the recent rock falls. Control points on either side of the pass, and at various entrances to the area has been set up to warn the public that this route is not accessible. We will keep you updated @TrafficSA @EWNTraffic

[WFPA FHK @WfpaF]

https://t.co/tUrDlhY6L5

[Stellenbosch Municipality @StellMun]

Latest dam levels released today (24/06/19) by the WC Department of Local Government:

💧 Bergriver - 75.3% (2018: 67%. Last week: 72.9%).
💧 Theewaterskloof - 41.4% (2018: 29.8%. Last week: 40.3%)
💧 Voëlvlei – 57% (2018: 55%. Last week: 38%)

📷Ida's Valley Dam 2018

[Stellenbosch Municipality @StellMun]

[ALERT] ♻️ Refuse collection services will not be affected by the public holiday (#YouthDay) on Monday, 17 June 2019. Please contact the Control Room on 021 808 8890/8891 or email [email protected] to report any issues.

[Stellenbosch Municipality @StellMun]

Dam levels have improved but we must continue to #SaveWater 💧
#Stellenbosch Municipality is currently on Level 2 water restrictions. That means 150 litres of water per person per day whether at home, school or work.

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

Although receiving good rain recently the gusting forecasted wind has the #Overberg on alert. #wildfires #Overstrand

[Rob Armstrong @rambowine]

Awesome view from the @hautespoir tasting shed this afternoon

[CapeNature @CapeNature1]

World Environment Day is marked today, 05 June, around the world to draw attention to issues of pressing environmental concern.

The theme for 2019 is 'Beat Air Pollution'.

Photo by Scott Ramsay.

#CapeNature20
#NurturingNature
#WorldEnvironmentDay2019
#BeatAirPollution

[Stellenbosch Municipality @StellMun]

Please note:
• Refunds only available at the main cashier offices at the Municipality
• Project ends 30 July 2019, no refunds thereafter
• Refunds only during week days from 08h00 – 15h30
• All old ADO cards will be retained by the municipality

[Stellenbosch Municipality @StellMun]

MUNICIPALITY READY TO REIMBURSE RESIDENTS WITH OLD PARKING CARDS

Any resident who still has an old ADO card may bring it to the Main Cashiers, at the municipal buildings, where a card reader will indicate the amount of remaining credit and it will be paid out to the resident.

[Rob Armstrong @rambowine]

Big drops overnight 61 mms for the bo hoek hoping for loads more

[VulcanRiskSolutions @Vulcan_VRS]

ALERT: Watches issued by @SAWeatherServic valid Tues, 04 June 2019. Heavy rain/localised flooding expected over mountain regions of Overberg, S Cape Winelands & Cape Metropole. Watch (colour coded amber), meaning “be prepared”. Hazardous weather likely to occur next 1 to 3 days.

[Patrick Ryan @P_Ryan_Images]

In the smoke. Smoke is increasingly being seen and recognised as a health issue during wildland firefighting operations. This is a particularly difficult hazard to address with the current ways of combating… https://t.co/EcPDgKOub3

[Rob Armstrong @rambowine]

The bo hoek looking especially special this morning

[SA Biodiversity @SANBI_ZA]

Our #AnimalOfTheWeek is the largest rodent in southern Africa, the Cape Porcupine. It has beautiful and tough black and white quills that are popular in arts and crafts. When under attack, the porcupine defends itself by running backwards into its attacker.
Pic:Mohammed Jinnah

[Greater Overberg FPA @OverbergFPA]

#Hermanusfires #rebuild

[NationalBurnAssocSA @NbasaSa]

National Burn Safety week: watch this space for tips and reminders.