Taking note of your region’s Fire Danger Index not only makes you aware of the risk of fire on the day. It can also help to save lives. South Africa’s Fire Danger Index is based on a fire danger rating system. This gives you a daily update about the threats of...
The Fire Services, landowners and the communities are ready for this fire season in the Overberg. So says Reinard Geldenhuys, Fire Protection Officer of the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA) and the Overberg District Municipality’s Chief Fire...
Invasive plant clearing & restoration: The teams you can trust Large parts of the Overberg region are infested with alien invasive vegetation. These invasive plants change the fire behaviour and fire regimes within the Fynbos environment if left to grow...
Whether you live in a town or on a farm in the Overberg, or even if you’re just visiting for the holidays, be wildfire ready this fire season. Fire season officially starts on 1 December 2021. This is the time when everyone should be hyper vigilant to the dangers of...
Harvest season is underway in the Overberg. So to help our grain farmers reduce the risks of wildfires at this time, here are some helpful tips. TIP 1: CHECK YOUR FIRE UNITS Have your fire units (bakkie sakkies) been serviced? Have them tested, to...
During a high-stress situation, such as a wildfire closing in on your home, panicked pets rarely do what you want them to do. That’s why you should prepare for this eventuality BEFORE it becomes a reality. Bredasdorp Animal Hospital’s Dr Hensie Lategan shares his tips...
