George rescue crews in need of supplies: How YOU can donate
The George municipality is urging the public to donate supplies to rescue workers at the building collapse site.
Seventy-five construction employees were on site when the multi-storey apartment complex collapsed in George on Monday 6 May 2024. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman.
Listen to the interview in the audio below.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock to save those trapped in the rubble of the collapsed building in George.
At least ten people are believed to be alive underground, although many more are still unaccounted for.
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The teams of rescue personnel are reportedly working at three different areas within the site.
The municipality is calling for donations of safety goggles, headlamps, drinking water, energy drinks, wine gums and food for the emergency services while they are on site.
Donations can be delivered to the tent site via Ivy Street at 79 Victoria Street, Delplan Consulting which is being manned by Gift of the Givers and Herman Pienaar of LoveGeorge.
Those wanting to help can also contact Gift of the Givers' Mario Ferreira on 082 490 2752 and Herman Pienaar on 082 829 6428.
Safety equipment including safety goggles, headlamps and construction gloves, can also be dropped off at the GRDM Fire Station, Pearl Road, Tamsui Industria.
Financial donations can be sent to the following account:
George Municipality: Relief and Charitable Fund
ABSA BANK - Cheque Acc: 9149554208
"It is hard to get one's head around this dire situation."
- Barbara Friedman, Digital Content Editor
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