TORNADO IN FICKSBURG AND

BLOEMFONTEIN

Free State, 03 October 2011

The South African Red Cross (SARCS) is currently assisting victims and those affected by the tornado in Ficksburg.

SARCS is attending to the needs of 121 households as a result of the tornado that has impacted residents of Ficksburg and Welkom in the Free State area.

42 people have been injured and a nine year old boy died after a tornado ripped through the North East of the country yesterday, 02 October 2011.

SARCS Staff and volunteers are working with officials from the Department of Social Development(DSD) as well as the Fire department.  SARCS is also conducting assessments and providing assistance to those in need.

Should anyone require any assistance, kindly contact the following:

SARCS Bloemfontein branch
Claudia Mangwegape
Communications Officer
071 512 7761

Or

SARCS National Office
Janine Mosetlhi
Communications & Marketing Manager
jmosetlhi@redcross.org.za
073 048 8926

Cash Donations can be made to the following account details:

Bank:  Standard Bank
Account Name:   The South African Red Cross Society
Account number:  250 180 944
Branch:  Jacobs
Code:     003326