Community leaders in local communities are calling on the City to make clear its position on providing emergency disaster relief kits to residents whose shacks have burned down.
The warning system is checked every year and sirens can be heard across surrounding suburbs.
The wailing is followed by a message, warning people that it is only a test. This is only a test. There is no need to take any action. This is only a test. There is no need to take any action, a woman said over the public announcement system. I repeat. This is only a test. There is no need to take any action. Listen to Good Hope FM or Kfm for further information.
The sirens could be heard in nearby suburbs, including Sunningdale, Table View, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand and Atlantis.