SUIDERSTRAND FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES



Last updated: 20 May 2024

Brandwaentjie Group
Derik Duvenhage082 903 7047
Elma von Plaster082 967 1707
Ewald Swart082 585 4845
Geoff Nichols083 628 3945
Johan Mc Donald071 567 8743
Gerrit Posthumus083 376 7674
Louis Lourens082 853 1758
Ross Kettles079 695 8372
Schalk van der Merwe082 460 7500
Stevie van der Spuy064 753 1097
Theo Fourie083 650 6421
Tina du Plessis084 222 3300
Wouter Trollip066 100 3401






Key Assembly point

  1. ON GETTING THE EVACUATION CALL

    1. Respond immediately
    2. Assemble all family members
    3. Secure your animals ready for evacuation in carriers/on leashes.
    4. Collect your “grab/go bag” of essential items (see below)
    5. Disconnect & remove gas bottle if time allows
    6. Switch main power off at Mains Board
    7. Remove any ammunition from premises(if applicable)


  2. MOVE WITH CAUTION TO ASSEMBLY POINTS (See Map)

    1. Move to the Ablution facilities at the Parking area
    2. If this becomes unsafe further instructions will be given regarding safe assembly
    3. If we need to evacuate Suiderstrand and the Agulhas road is closed then we will evacuate though the Park, guided by a Park official.
    4. It is imperative that everybody meets at this assembly point. This will ensure that if we need to evacuate, we can assist the people who need help.


  3. COMMUNICATE YOUR POSITION TO THE COMMUNICATION OFFICER


RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE AND DUTIES
Fire MarshallSchalk van der MerweUntil Fire Chief arrives
Communication OfficerTina du Plessis / Elma von PlasterBetween fire department, fire team in veld and residence at assembly point
Attendance RegisterTina du Plessis / Elma von PlasterPlus determine who needs help or assistance
Pet animalsAll occupantsWhen away, arrange with someone to take responsibility and ensure they have access
First AidElna Fouche / Tina du Plessis
Evacuation TeamRoss Kettles / Johan Hickman
Opening of all gatesPark RangerApplicable when we need to evacuate though the Park
Fire TeamDerik Duvenhage / Elma von Plaster / Ewald Swart / Geoff Nichols / Johan McDonald / Gerit Posthumus / Wouter Trollip / Louis Lourens/Ross Kettles / Schalk van der Merwe / Stevie van der Spuy / Theo Fourie / Tina du Plessies Depends on availability on day of Fire See contact details below


REMEMBER TO TAKE WITH YOU: Maintain a “Grab Bag” or box ready to go with the following inside or nearby. It should be packable within no more than 30 seconds.
  1. Important documents Transfer and registration documents ID documents and passports
  2. Laptop and/or external hard drive
  3. Medication
  4. Money, bank and credit cards

    5. If you have enough time:

  5. Disconnect and remove gas bottles from premises
  6. Turn off the mains electricity switch
NB: DO NOT WASTE TIME COLLECTING OTHER MATERIAL POSSESIONS

NB: DO NOT FORGET YOUR ANIMALS

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMERS
Fire Station10177 or 028 425 1690/1
Disaster Management Centre028 425 2257
Suiderstrand-SOS WhatsApp GroupContact Johan Hickman if you want to be added to this group - 072 750 8100
SAPS028 435 6440 or 082 522 2568
G.O. Fire Protection Assoc. Louise Wessels083 327 0477
Ambulance028 425 1157 or 10177
Doctors Dr Venter, Dr Fourie028 435 7654 / 081 042 2652 or 028 435 7130 / 082 775 1575
NSRI, Danie028 435 7777 or 079 287 0526
Animal Anti Cruelty082 712 8331