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Fire Season – Tip No 1

Make your house safe from wind blown embers and sparks

In the case of a runaway wildfire, houses are not usually set on fire simply from the heat of the fire.

It is the wind blown embers and sparks gaining entry through open windows, air vents and small gaps between  roof sheeting and  walls or through openings in  the eaves ceiling board that are the main danger to your home.  It is always a good idea to put fine mesh over any vents and seal off all  gaps under the eaves. Remember the risk is just as great after the main fire has passed, as sparks and embers are still thrown around by the wind from secondary fires or smoldering brush.

If you ever have to evacuate in the face of a fire – make sure all windows and doors are closed, but do not lock gates and doors as firemen may need to gain entry. Closing internal doors and windows before you leave can slow the spread of a fire, should it get into your house

If you visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website you will find more useful advice for making your home safe and there is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk -  just click on the following link.

                                                                 > > > > GO TO CAPE OF FIRE WEBSITE

Regards 

Steve

Glencairn Fire Committee.

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THE FIRE SEASON IS WITH US AGAIN

GLENCAIRN BURNING IN 2001-2002 FIRE SEASON 

                                                                            Photo:  by courtesy of the Cape Argus

 Dear Neighbour,

The Southeaster winds are drying out our valley and the surrounding areas and raising the risk of runaway fires. There has already been one fire at the top of Red Hill – fortunately not too serious as it was contained by an area that had recently burnt. The fire was promptly extinguished by the City’s fire brigade with the help of  the Volunteer Wildfire Service (VWS). However our area is surrounded by masses of Invasive Alien Vegetation, which poses a huge fire risk to the people of Glencairn  and Simonstown – if a fire breaks out here and  the winds are blowing strongly, the chances are that we may not be so lucky

The fire risk is increasing daily, but there are some things  that you can do to make your home more fire safe. If you visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website you will find useful advice for doing just this and there is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk -  just click on the following link.

                                                                 > > > > GO TO CAPE OF FIRE WEBSITE

REMEMBER -

                         - NO OPEN FIRES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

                        - CLEAR ALL BUSH RIGHT AWAY FROM YOUR WALLS

                        – GET RID OF ALL INVASIVE ALIEN VEGETATION IN YOUR AREA

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Enemy No 1  -  PORT JACKSON SEEDLING - Pull it out before it grows

Bookmark the COF website http://www.southerncrossroads.info/community/cape-of-fire.php

Regards

Steve Coe

(GLENCAIRN FIRE WATCH)

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1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Presentation on 2009 General Property Valuation by Christopher Gavor, Director Property Valuations, City of Cape Town
3. Ward Councillor’s Report
4. Chairman’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Election of Committee Members

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URGENT APPEAL FOR FUNDS

It is with great sadness that we received the news of the death of Thembalenkosi Mase in Red Hill on Wednesday evening, 13 Jan 2010. He was electrocuted while trying to assist the community by restoring electricity to several houses and the community kitchen..

It is important that this terrible accident be seen in context of circumstances in Red Hill. The electricity supply to Red Hill is inadequate with frequent cuts, especially at peak times. Water supply is erratic, resulting from both electricity cuts for pumping the water and work being done to improve water supply. The fire of Tuesday 12 Jan above Pinehaven resulted in a cut in of both water and electricity supply. By 11am on Wednesday, temperatures were soaring into the 30’s. The community kitchen in the middle camp was trying to prepare 100 meals for those most in need of food support. Water was carried from the lower camp in buckets for use in the kitchen and elsewhere. To make matters worse, Wednesday was the first day of the new school year. The community was in turmoil as there is not sufficient transport to take new learners to school in Ocean View and Masiphumelele (some 12-16km away). Uncertainty also governs the lives of this community as they wait for a permanent place to live.

It is in these circumstances, where tensions were running high, that a young man decided to find a solution to fix things himself for the kitchen and surrounding houses where he lived. This is a dreadful lesson for the community – it is also a heartrending cry that life in an Informal Settlement is tough.

The Simon’s Town Civic Association (STCA) extends sincere condolences to a devastated and grieving Mase family and Red Hill community. An appeal is made to raise funds to assist both the family (with a donation to assist with expenses) and to pay for upgrading a container to serve as an office with internet connection for better communication with the City of Cape Town and other support organizations. This office was in the planning stages and with support from the Far South community will provide internet connection for the first time for this community. It is also a way of honoring the memory of Thembalenkosi Mase to ensure better communication so that these accidents do not happen again.

Your support of this fund would be greatly valued. As with donations for the Feb 2008 fire in Red Hill the funds collected will be curated by the STCA who oversee all expenditure. Please sms me on 082 266 7556 if you need more information.

With thanks

Liz Danks, Red Hill Fund Coordinator, STCA

c/o STCA, P O Box 47, Simon’s Town 7995, (082) 266-7556 , edanks@artslink.co.za

Banking details:             

Bank:                           Standard Bank

Branch:                        Fish Hoek 036009

Account:                       Simon’s Town Civic Association (STCA)

Account type:               Market Link savings account

Account number:          073815209

Ref:                              MASE + your phone no.

Please send confirmation to edanks@artslink.co.za (with your name and phone number) or sms 082 266 7556 so that we can acknowledge your contribution.

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