– In behalf of the Kingdom of Belgium and its subjects, Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo conveys his sincerest condolences and sympathy to the family of  95-year old Nelson Mandela, first black President of South Africa & a Nobel Peace Prize winner. “Today, we bid goodbye to a man who brought hope for his country, a true hero who will continue to inspire us”, says Di Rupo.

–  Meanwhile, the crisis unit of the provincial government of West Flanders, Belgium headed by Governor Carl Decaluwe came together again to continue to monitor the storm and tide.