Dozens of people have been affected by the heavy rains and gale-force winds of tropical storm Irina. The Salvation Army is appealling to the public to lend a hand during these difficult times.
The Salvation Army has been on high alert since the storm started to hit the coastal areas of the province and is already providing financial assistance for the purchase of food and blankets for people in affected areas.
“We are particularly concerned about people living in shacks in the informal settlements in the coastal areas of the province, since these structures are unstable and can easily collapse in the torrents of mud and water,” according to Major Carin Holmes, Territorial Public Relations Secretary.
Members of the public who wish to assist through the offices of The Salvation Army can do so by SMSing the keyword “Disaster” to 42290. SMS’s cost R30 each and all proceeds go to the relief effort.
Alternatively, they can contact Captains Glen and Moya Hay of the Salvation Army’s Montpelier Corps on 031 303 1812 to find out ways in which they can contribute.