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The Management Committee (MC) of Monte Christo Eco Estate is pleased to share this updated Draft Evacuation and Contingency Plan — Version 2.1 with all residents and owners.

This document is the result of several months of careful planning and broad community consultation. It was first discussed and approved for publication at the MC meeting of 19 March 2026, and has since been updated to incorporate resident feedback and additional confirmed details. The plan is now made available to all residents and owners in both Afrikaans and English, with a standing invitation to read it and provide further comment.

What does this document cover?

The plan consists of two interrelated parts. Part A is the Evacuation Plan — the immediate, step-by-step procedure for moving residents physically and safely out of a hazardous situation. It covers the command structure, all role players within the estate, confirmed emergency contact numbers, evacuation phases, assembly points, and the special provisions made for vulnerable residents and the occupants of the Monte Christo Care Facility.

Part B is the Contingency Plan — the broader framework of preparation, prevention and recovery. It addresses specific scenarios including fire, high winds, flooding, medical emergencies, security threats and power failures, and includes guidelines on resident responsibility, training and community safety.

The plan acknowledges the unique composition of our community — a large residential estate with a retirement village and healthcare facility within the same perimeter — and places the protection of vulnerable residents as its first priority.

This is a living document.

This plan serves as a practical tool that sets out how estate matters will be managed during emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. It establishes clear procedures, responsibilities and communication channels so that all role players — the MC, security personnel, specialist service providers and residents — know exactly what is expected of them when it matters most.

The plan is not intended to be fixed and forgotten. It will be updated regularly as circumstances change, new information becomes available, and the community grows and evolves. All significant revisions will be communicated to residents. Please note that this draft plan is currently in the development phase and still requires various consultations and inputs before it can be formally adopted.

Below you will find a summary of the updates already incorporated in this version since first publication.

Update History

Invitation to all residents and owners

Your input is valued. The MC is committed to building this plan together with the community it serves. All residents and owners are invited to read this document and submit any comments, suggestions or recommendations by email to Erna at Status-Mark:

status11@status-mark.co.za

All input will be carefully considered by the MC and incorporated into future versions of the plan where appropriate.