The City of Cape Town's Emergency Services is to stage a simulated aircraft disaster today (Wednesday, 10 October) at the Wolraad Woltemade Primary School in Meerhof Street, Bothasig.

The exercise forms part of International Disaster Reduction Day.

Executive Mayor Helen Zille will join the Chairperson of the De Grendel subcouncil, Cllr James Vos, at the exercise which is a partnership between the City of Cape Town, the subcouncil and Lions International.

Members of the media are invited to witness the exercise. Details are as follows:

DATE: Wednesday, 10 October 2007
TIME: 11:00 to end by 12:30
VENUE: Wolraad Woltemade Primary School, Meerhof Street, Bothasig

Issued by:
Communication
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 2201

Media Queries:
Cllr James Vos
Chair: De Grendel Subcouncil
Tel: 021 590 1680
Cell: 083 640 7640