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<\/a><\/p>\nAligned in our collective mission, we are committed to cultivating a thriving urban ecosystem that is safe, accessible and inviting to all the workers, visitors and community members of our district. We are unwavering in our commitment to the property and business owners of our area and intend to consolidate and elevate our services based on the successes of last year.<\/p>\n
Please feel free to\u00a0contact us at any time<\/a>\u00a0with queries or concerns and be reminded of our 24-hour security control room number for public safety incidents.<\/p>\n For Public Safety Emergencies Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n 24-hour Geocentric Control Room: 021 565 0900<\/p>\n Let\u2019s embark on this journey together, embracing the challenges and opportunities that 2024 presents, as we collectively shape the future of our Stikland community. Together we can create a stable, safe, clean area that is prosperous for our community both economically and socially.<\/p>\n Cape Town is notoriously prone to wildfires that occur in natural vegetation when it is hot and dry in the summer months, which coincide with the windy season \u2013 creating ideal conditions for wildfires to occur and quickly get out of control. This season has already been earmarked to be the\u00a0worst fire season in 8 years<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cape Town fires are particularly common in the\u00a0Table Mountain National Park<\/a>\u00a0due to the natural conditions in our\u00a0fynbos ecosystem<\/a>. But, homes and businesses are not exempt from danger, as any fire can spread quickly and far \u2013 up to tens of kilometres from the source. It is most important to keep your home, family and business safe, protecting life and property, as our urban living spaces share a boundary with the national parks in many parts of Cape Town and the Western Cape.<\/p>\n By 18 January 2024, there had been a total of 22 new fire incidents, with SANParks firefighting teams demonstrating swift response and effective containment. This influx has occurred particularly in the southern section of Table Mountain National Park, in Kalk Bay, Oceanview and Red Hill areas, as well as in the north of the park, in the Signal Hill and Pipe Track areas, posing significant risk to the communities living adjacent to the park, particularly with hot temperatures and strong wind conditions being experienced.<\/p>\n In Cape Town, there are various organisations in place to manage fire safety and interventions that should be taken, both to avoid fire and to control it when it happens.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Each year, the City of Cape Town\u2019s Fire and Rescue Service contracts the use of two Huey helicopters and a Cessna 182 spotter plane to support its firefighting efforts. These aircraft allow for mountain wildfires to be combated in inaccessible areas that pose a serious risk to property and life.<\/p>\n Telephone: 107 (landline) or 021 480 7700 (cellphone)<\/p>\n Telephone: 021 590 1971 \/ 021 590 1975<\/p>\n Please call:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There are simple preventatives we can all pay heed to \u2013 such as not lighting a fire or braai on a hot and windy day, and never extinguishing a cigarette out of doors, such as out of a car window, in grass or when hiking.<\/p>\n For property owners, ember-proofing any area requires the removal of all flammable plants up to 7m from a building, as well as overhanging branches. Checking and cleaning gutters and roofing for debris is important too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other interventions that you can implement on a larger scale include considering your construction materials if you are remodelling and supplementing them for fire-resistant alternatives. You should also ensure full continued compliance with all local and national fire safety codes and think about installing fire protection systems such as overhead sprinklers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Unfortunately, despite all the precautions, a fire can happen to any size business at any time. That is why protecting your employees and your property should be a top priority. Following the above steps will help you avoid any fires breaking out and minimise fire-related damages. While there may be no such thing as truly \u201cfireproof,\u201d these guidelines are an excellent starting point for safeguarding your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Facebook<\/strong><\/p>\nSafety & Fire During the Hot, Dry and Windy Cape Town Summer Months<\/h2>\n
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Fire Safety Precautions & Interventions<\/h2>\n
Home and work checklist for fire safety<\/h3>\n
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Fire and Rescue Service Department<\/a><\/h4>\n
24-hour emergencies:<\/h5>\n
General fire safety enquiries:<\/h5>\n
To report a fire in the Table Mountain National Park<\/h4>\n
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Fire Prevention Tips<\/h2>\n
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Western Cape Government<\/h4>\n
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City of Cape Town<\/h4>\n
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Sanparks<\/h4>\n
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