NATIONAL NEWS - Knysna Municipality released the following statment:
To Knysna locals, our sympathy goes out to those who have lost homes in this disaster. Nothing prepares one for something like this, however the love, care and support emanating from every heart in this town is tangible. To the 24 (that we have counted thus far) accommodation establishments that have been destroyed or partially destroyed, we will walk the long path ahead with you.
Through an initiative with Knysna & Partners, World Sport and Pick n Pay, Oyster festival resources will be deployed in support of the emergency services. One 20mx20m marquee and two 10mx10m marquees will be erected for the emergency services.
Personnel will be deployed to assist in coordination for the relief that will be coming in from Pick n Pay support systems that include people being able to donate from anywhere in the world.
Planning this has been challenging based on the fact that specials and what to do and when to do it is not a priority during a disaster. We have included some content for trade to take note of in our newsletter and more importantly, we reiterate the lines of communication, drop off points and official communication paths.
NEDBANK
Acc. Name: Emergency Fund
Acc. NR: 1147 920 699
Reference: KNYSNAFIRE
International Donations: NEDSZAJJ
Acc. Name: Eden District Municipality
Acc. NR: 401 719 790
Reference: KNYSNAFIRE
International Donations: SBZAZAJJ
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Drop off points for resources are communicated on this page.
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