Six families displaced after roof collapse in Pretoria Gardens
“Situations such as these could have gone way worse, so we are thankful to God that no one was hurt,” says ward 1 councillor Leon Kruyshaar.
Six families have been forced to move to alternative accommodation after the roof of their apartment block was blown off during a heavy windstorm on Sunday.
Best Ville flats in Pretoria Gardens was where the incident occurred, Tshwane emergency services (EMS) have reported that no casualties or injuries occurred as a result.
“Five units were affected and firefighters had to use a ladder to remove part of the roof that was still hanging,” said EMS spokesperson, Charles Mabaso.
“No one was injured as a result of the incident. Disaster management was activated to coordinate relief measures for the affected,” Mabaso continued.
According to Ward 1 councillor, Leon Kruyshaar, the roof had been worked on and upgraded last year, so it being blown off was not because of any negligence of any kind but rather an act of nature.
“Situations such as these could have gone way worse, so we are thankful to God that no one was hurt,” said Kruyshaar.
Leon confirmed that no family would go homeless due to this incident, and each family has all been placed in alternative accommodation until their home is ready for their return.
“I would like to thank everyone involved in the effort to help these families, from disaster relief to the emergency services and the municipality,” Kruyshaar continued.
The ward councillor urges residents to exercise caution during wet weather conditions as this incident serves as a reminder of what could potentially happen in other areas in the metro.
Residents are also advised to contact EMS immediately should an incident of a similar nature happen to or around them in order for disaster relief to assist.
The SA weather service issued a level 4 warning for disruptive rain over Pretoria.
A level 4 warning is given for weather events with a slight likelihood of significant impact.
Moderate winds are expected with moderate chance of rain into the night.
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