Emergency services are on the scene to assess damages to several properties in Athry Walk and Phillans Walk, Hanover Park, where roofs were damaged by gale-force winds.
In a video doing the rounds on social media, the roofs of several two-storey homes are seen missing and damaged.
JP Smith, the City’s Mayco member for safety and security, says the City is aware of the incident. “Gale force winds have affected properties in Athry Walk and Phillians Walk in Hanover Park. This resulted in roofs blown off and damage to properties. Emergency services are on scene and busy with assessments,” he says.
“According to initial assessments, the roofs of several properties were blown off and sustained extensive damage.
“The City’s Disaster Management Centre is coordinating City services to assist the affected communities as well as humanitarian relief through our NGO partners.”
Gift of the Givers is also on site, offering relief assistance.
According to Smith, three people sustained minor injuries and have received medical attention.
“Claims of a tornado affecting the area cannot be verified at this stage and needs to be investigated by the South African Weather Services,” says Smith.
“Any weather-related emergencies can be directed to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre by dialling 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline.”
