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Media Alert: City to Educate Barcelona and Fisantekraal Community on Fire Hazards

7 December 2010

The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre is stepping up its public awareness campaign by introducing a community-based educational theatre programme in informal settlements across Cape Town.

The Disaster Risk Management team will use interactive theatre to raise awareness in communities that are at a high risk for the outbreak of fires through the 'Protect yourself against fires' campaign.

The campaign offers a range of practical tips to mitigate against fire hazards and to ensure that communities are ready for unforeseen emergencies and disaster situations.

The Disaster Risk Management team will hold two (2) shows today, 08 December 2010, to educate the communities of Barcelona and Fisantekraal through music, dance, audience participation, comedy and drama.

Barcelona
Date: Wednesday 08 December
Time: 12:00
Venue: Barcelona informal settlement, Philippi

Fisantekraal
Date: Wednesday 08 December
Time: 14:00
Venue: Fisantekraal informal settlement, near Durbanville

Note: All media are welcome to attend.

Issued by:
Communication Department
City of Cape Town

Media Enquiries: 

Charlotte Powell
Portfolio Head
Public Awareness and Preparedness
Disaster Risk Management Centre
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 597 5013
Cell: 084 711 7710

Wilfred Solomons-Johannes
Media Spokesperson
Disaster Risk Management Centre
City of Cape Town
Tel: 080 911 4357
Cell: 084 711 7709

Mandy Thomas
Disaster Risk Management Centre
Tel: 021 597 5017
Cell: 083 441 9189