Fire Prevention
- No open flame or fire may be permitted unless in a demarcated area. These areas are only in the fireplaces provided.
- You must ensure that a fire is attended at all times.
- You must ensure that a fire is extinguished properly with water, once you are finished with the fire. No fire may burn through the night.
- You must ensure that a cigarette is completely extinguished before disposal.
- City of Cape Town: 107 or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone
- Overberg District Municipality: 028 425 1690
- West Coast District Municipality: 022 433 8700
- Eden District Municipality: 044 805 5071
- Central Karoo District Municipality: 023 414 2603
- Cape Winelands District Municipality: 021 887 4446
- Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF):Â www.dwaf.gov.za
- Firewise SA:Â www.firewisesa.org.za
- Department of Provincial and Local Government:Â www.dplg.gov.za
- National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC):Â http://sandmc.pwc.gov.za
- South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI):Â www.saesi.com
- Visit www.wildflower.org and select "explore plants"
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