As per weather warning by Gauteng Weather, large cold front expected to hit Gauteng on Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Wrap up warm!
⚠️ ALERT: LARGE COLD FRONT expected to hit Gauteng by around noon bringing COOLER weather on Monday & Tuesday.
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) July 1, 2019
Be careful with heaters and gas fires and never leave them on when you leave your home.
The same with electric blankets, never leave them on if you go out of the house. As a precautionary measure don’t sleep with your electric blanket switched on.
❄️COOLER❄️
Monday🌤0|17°C🍃WINDY
Tuesday☀️-1|16°C
🌡🔺FAST RECOVERY
Wednesday☀️1|20°C
Thursday☀️3|20°C
Friday☀️4|21°C#JHBWeatherMonday🌤2|19°C🍃WINDY
Tuesday☀️1|18°C
Wednesday☀️3|22°C
Thursday☀️5|22°C
Friday☀️6|23°C#PTAWeather— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) June 30, 2019
Make sure gas bottles are filled up. If the cold front lasts for a few days gas bottles may be sold out at local suppliers and petrol station outlets.
Bring your pets indoors overnight. A severe drop in temperatures will leave them shivering outside.
City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has released the following safety tips when using heating during the cold front:
Candle safety tips:
• Keep candles away from children
• A child should not be left unattended in a room with a candle.
• Store candles, matches and lighters away from the reach of children.
• A candle should not be used to light stoves.
• A candle should not be used in a confined space.
Braziers or Imbaula stove tips:
• Make sure to use it in a well-ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide inhalation.
• Take the brazier or Imbaula outside before you go to bed.
Paraffin safety:
• Put your paraffin stove on a flat surface where it cannot fall or get knocked over.
• Use safe containers to store paraffin.
Before you go to bed or out:
• Never go to bed or out with a candle or paraffin lamp still burning.
• Switch off heaters and stoves at the plug before going to bed or out.
• Always put out cigarettes carefully. Do not smoke in bed.
For any life-threatening emergencies call 10177 on Telkom landline or 112 on your cellphone or 011 375 5911.
Also Read:
Tips to ensure your family is safe this winter
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