Emergency Evacuation-Horses & Alpacas - Helderberg, Cape Town SA

Emergency Evacuation-Horses & Alpacas - Helderberg, Cape Town SA C.H.A.R.T - Helderberg
Civic Horse Alpaca Response Team This forum will come into use when we are heading for or are already in an emergency situation.

Necessary info and requests for assistance will be relayed here. We also advise when properties are conducting "controlled burns" as sharing this info keeps the public informed that there is no need to be concerned. Due to the huge fires we’ve experienced in the Western Cape during recent fire seasons, various fire-fighting agencies have implemented far more intense measures for additional support

in fighting fires in the Western Cape. We are no longer dealing with the “normal” type of vegetation/bush fires but a much fiercer, unpredictable behaviour of fire. It’s important to understand that it is up to YOU as a horse/yard owner, to prepare and plan for an emergency within your yard. Once outside your yard, for Sir Lowry's Pass (SLP), there will be procedures in place to assist with some form of guidance during the chaos. It’s important to note these. Fire is no one’s friend! None of us are exempt from this type of disaster happening but if we work together and prepare, we can be a little better prepared than we were. Organised chaos is a key factor in an emergency situation and each experience allows us to evaluate and improve "for next time". So rather be prepared, even over prepared…and not use it, then not be prepared at all. DO NOT TOSS YOUR CIGARETTE BUTT ON THE GROUND - DISPOSE OF IT PROPERLY! ESPECIALLY DURING AN ACTIVE FIRE (yes, hard to believe but in a recent fire evacuation, people were smoking and tossing their butts on the ground!)

* Stay clear of emergency vehicles at all times > move off the road/out the way!
* Keep roads clear for emergency and evacuating vehicles
* Park your vehicle completely off the road and consider leaving the key in the
ignition in case the vehicle needs to be moved and you are not nearby
* In thick smoky conditions, remember to drive with your headlights on - this is for
your benefit and to ensure you are visible to all other road users
* Park the vehicle facing the exit route, ready to drive out
* If you are not able to assist in any way, LEAVE THE AREA.

The smoke we are smelling in Sir Lowry's Pass / Gordon's Bay / Helderberg area, has been confirmed that it's coming from...
18/11/2024

The smoke we are smelling in Sir Lowry's Pass / Gordon's Bay / Helderberg area, has been confirmed that it's coming from this fire in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, Hermanus side. We have received confirm that at this stage, Grabouw is clear as is our side.

06/04/2024

Please find updated weather warnings received from SAWS - 06 Apr 2024

· Yellow Level 4 warning for wind leading to difficulty in navigation at sea, is expected between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas from Friday, spreading to Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, continuing into Monday (05-08/04/2024).
· Orange Level 6 warning for wind leading to risk to medium/large vessel of dragging anchor and breaking mooring lines is expected between Table Bay and Cape Agulhas from Saturday evening through Sunday (06-07/04/2024).
· Orange Level 6 warning for interior wind leading some structural damage and interruptions to power, communication and other and services, is expected over the City of Cape Town, Overberg and Cape Winelands from Saturday evening through Sunday (06-07/04/2024).
· Yellow Level 4 warning for waves leading to disruption of small harbours and ports, is expected between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas on Saturday evening, spreading to Mossel Bay on Sunday, continuing into Monday (0 6-08/04/2024).
· Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rain resulting in possible damage to roads and bridges is expected over the City of Cape Town, Overberg and the southern Cape Winelands on Monday (08/04/2024).

Thanks

Charlotte Powell
Portfolio Head: Public Awareness and Preparedness
Location: Disaster Risk Management Centre, c/o Frans Conradie & Hugo Street, Goodwood

18/02/2024

High Riding Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
18/02/2024 - 07h50

Fire services are focusing on the East and West flanks with aerial resources targetting the N2 aspect of the blaze which is being driven by the atrong SE winds.

The High Riding Estate perimeter burn remains under control.

CoCT has multiple resources on scene, including 5 aerial resources - namely 4 choppers & 1 spotter plane

Sir Lowry’s Pass Farm Watch

18/02/2024

High Riding Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
18/02/2024 - 07h20

Fire has split into two fronts. One gradually pushing up towards the old pass and the other pushing towards N2.

The head which breached High Riding perimeter has been brought under control.
CoCT has multiple resources on scene, including 3 aerial resources - namely 2 choppers and 1 spotter plane which has just arrived on scene

Sir Lowry’s Pass Farm Watch

18/02/2024

High Riding Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
18/02/2024 - 06h30

Fire started on Cape Nature land unfortunately fueled by South Easter wind it has now breached the High Riding fence.
Fire is currently burning into 2 perimeter property gardens.

12 FD units on scene.
Aerial resources have been authorized.

Sir Lowry’s Pass Farm Watch

04/02/2024

CASA MARIS Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
04 Feb 14h45 | 14h50

Fire reported 13h00 - FD on scene, fire is still small, no wind, no reason for concern at this stage. The fire is just below upper railway line, about 100m down. We will update only if the situation changes.

01/02/2024

Casa Maris Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
01.02.2024 - 14h00

The flare-up on Casa Maris in the vicinity of N2 horseshoe bend has been contained and is now under control.

Aerial resources have left the scene, and ground crews remain on site to continue 'mop-up' operations.

There remain 10 CoCT Fire units on scene.

The N2 remains CLOSED at this time.

We advise estate fire teams to continue to be on standy and monitor the situation.

AVOID THE AREA TO PREVENT CONGESTING ACCESS ROUTES

An update will follow as the situation changes.

SLP Farm Watch

01/02/2024

Casa Maris Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
01.02.2024 - 13h00

There have been several flare-ups on Casa Maris, vicinity of N2 horseshoe bend.
FD has been on scene since early AM.
Currently, 2 aerial resources are on scene together with multiple ground crew.

We advise estate fire teams to be on standy and monitor the situation closely.

AVOID THE AREA TO PREVENT CONGESTING ACCESS ROUTES

An update will follow should the situation change.

SLP Farm Watch

30/01/2024

CASA MARIS FIRE - Sir Lowry's Pass
30 Jan | 16h00

The Casa Maris fire from yesterday still has 2 hotspots. FD still on scene.

The situation hasn't changed since the last update this morning at 08h00.

The hectic smoke in our area is coming from the fire in Pringle Bay.

25/01/2024

Casa Maris Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
25.01.2024 - 11h30

There seems to have been some flare-ups in the forest area on Casa Maris, hence all the smoke.
This area is inaccessible by vehicles.

Currently, 2 choppers and 1 spotter plane are working on scene together with multiple FD services on the ground.

There is little to no wind.

There is no need for any concern, the fire is under control, and there is currently no threat to any stable yards.

We will update should the situation change.

C.H.A.R.T
Civic Horse Alpaca Response Team

25/01/2024

Casa Maris Fire - Sir Lowry's Pass
25.01.2024 - 08h00

The visible smoke is still from a hotspot on Casa Maris. It is inaccessible to vehicles. Therefore, only crew on foot can access.
FD remains on scene and will continue the mopping up process.

We ask everyone to please be vigilant and report any other sightings of smoke immediately.

This will be the final update unless the situation changes.

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