As winter settles in and the next wet spell approaches, the City encourages the public to support disaster relief efforts.
The City noted a stark increase in fire and flood impacts in recent years:
Our disaster relief partners are doing sterling work under very trying circumstances, but they need help and that is why the Disaster Risk Management Centre is asking for donations that will be channeled directly to affected families, or via our NGO partners.
Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays. The City is trying to overcome the obstacles, as the need for humanitarian relief during disaster can't be overlooked. Your donation to one of our City drop off points, or directly to your nearest NGO will make a world of difference, said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Seven fire stations have been designated as drop-off points: