Local Government and Housing

IMPLEMENTATION OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN THE

WESTERN CAPE

Presentation to the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Housing

19 – 20 April 2005

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Content

Introduction Continuum Progress with the Implementation of the

Disaster Management Act TEAM Programme Strategic Framework for fires and flooding

in informal settlements Preparedness for Winter 2005

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Introduction

International events of disastrous proportion

11 September 2001

26 December 2004: Tsunami

Impact on Africa: 54 000 affected in Somalia

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IntroductionLocal Events of Disastrous Proportion: 10 December 2004: Fire in Kayamandi (1000 structures) 22 December 2004: Flooding in 4 district (R32million) 13 January 2005: Peninsula Mountain Fire 14 January 2005: Flooding in Mossel Bay (R2,5million) 15 January 2005: Fire in Joe Slovo (3150 structures) 20 January 2005: Fire in Kayamandi (300 structures) 11 April 2005: Floods in Overberg District Municipality

Current Disasters: Drought Avian Flu (ostriches)

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONTINUUM

CIVIL PROTECTION LEGISLATION DISASTER MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PHASE

DISASTER

PREPAREDNESS

MITIGATION/PREVENTION

RESPONSE

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REHABILITATION

RECONSTRUCTION

(ACT 67 OF 1977) (ACT 57 OF 2002) : Promulgated 15/01/03

DISASTER RECOVERY PHASE

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Progress with the Implementation of the Disaster Management Act

Six (6) Focal Areas of Implementation:Establishment of the Intergovernmental Committee Establishment of the Advisory ForumDevelopment of a Provincial FrameworkEstablishment of Disaster Management CentreAppointment of the Head of the Centre Development of Disaster Management Plans

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Progress with the Implementation of the Disaster Management Act

1. Development of a Provincial Framework : Draft Provincial Framework developed Bring draft in line with National Framework due in

March 2005 Consult and publish for comment in May – August ‘05 Publish during September 2005

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Progress with the Implementation of the Disaster Management Act

2. Establishment of Disaster Management Centre:

Secured co-location with EMS and Traffic (Febr ‘05)Obtained a suitable site for Centre (Febr ‘05)Obtained budgetary commitment from Treasury

05/06: R7.9m (EMS)06/07: R1m (EMS) IT: 05/06, R4.9m (LG&H) and R3m (EMS)

Official launch during 06/07

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Progress with the Implementation of the Disaster Management Act

3. Development of Disaster Management Plans: Developed and implemented an IT management system Compiled a holistic hazard assessment in the Province Implementation (‘05-’07)of Provincial KPA’s, i.e.

Disaster Management Planning: risk reduction & preparednessDisaster response, recovery and rehabilitation & reconstructionDisaster Risk Information Management SystemRisk Assessment: risk profile of hazards and monitoring and

evaluation thereof

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Progress with the Implementation of the Disaster Management Act

4. Appointment of the Head of the Centre: Departmental restructuring process: April 2005

5. Establishment of Intergovernmental Committee: Chaired by MEC of Local Government Timeframe: Post publication of Provincial Framework

6. Establishment of Provincial Advisory Forum: Chaired by Head of Centre Timeframe: Post publication of Provincial Framework

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Medium to long-term goal (2010–2014)

As coordinating and monitoring authority to ensure the creation and maintenance of a safe province that will provide to all it’s residents an integrated and coordinated approach towards disaster management, the focus is on: Vulnerability reduction in disaster prone areas, communities

and households with the emphasis on disaster prevention and mitigation (risk reduction).

Efficient and effective disaster management preparedness, response and recovery structures, systems and mechanisms.

Note: Commitment of municipalities as the implementing agents in terms of the Act for disaster management.

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Immediate Concerns

Fires and flooding in informal settlements: Training, Education, Awareness and Marketing

Programme (TEAM) - March 2005 Provincial Strategic Framework for Fires and

Flooding in Informal Settlements Preparation for Winter 2005

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TEAM Programme

TEAM: Training, Education, Awareness and Marketing WHAT?: A capacity building initiative to enhance

the risk reduction and coping skills of the residents in ten most vulnerable areas in the Province

HOW?: Training and education interventions, tailored to specific hazards and risks faced by targeted communities

GOAL?: Communities capacitated to develop their own disaster risk reduction plan, including preparedness and response plans.

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TEAM Programme

TEAM: Training, Education, Awareness and Marketing Nature of Training:

First Aid Basic Home Care (Basic and Advance) Fire Prevention Community based risk assessment Community based risk reduction

Key Requirement: Support and ownership by line departments such as Social Services and Poverty Alleviation, Health and Community Safety, as well as municipalities, NGO’s and CBO’s.

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TEAM Programme

Identified Areas: City of Cape Town:

Wallacedene – Kraaifontein Area (pilot) Joe Slovo – Langa Area (pilot) Khayelitsha – RR, TR and PJS Sections Urban Renewal Area

(pilot) Nomzamo - Strand Area Phola Park – Philippi Area De Noon – Killarney Area

Other Municipalities: Theewaterskloof: Grabouw informal settlements Breede Valley: De Doorns informal settlements Stellenbosch: Kayamandi George: George informal settlements

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TEAM Programme

Implementation and Timeframe: Implementation:

Commence in three pilot areas: learn from experience Continue in remaining seven areas

Timeframe: Pilots: March – December 2005 Remainder: December 2005 to August 2006

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Provincial Strategy Framework for fires and flooding

Mandate to Department by special Cabinet Committee, March ‘04:

Short term strategy drafted by Department of Local Government

Medium to Long term strategy driven by Department of Housing

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Provincial Strategy Framework for fires and flooding

Short Term Strategy: Risk reduction & contingency planning along with municipalities

Maintenance of drainage systems Structural material Warning systems and co-ordination of response services Assessment of affected areas Pre-registration of occupants Emergency shelter Training and capacity building (TEAM) Education and awareness re mitigation and risks in high risk areas

(TEAM)

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Preparedness for Winter 2005Disaster Management (City of Cape Town): Activate integrated working group in March 2005: build on

existing preparedness measures Procedures worked well in previous years and limited

adjustments are expected Mayor to approve final procedures Storm Water and Roads (City of Cape Town): Study by UCT re causes, response and procedures in last

year’s flooding, will feed into the preparedness planning and strategy for this year

“Normal” prevention and mitigation by cleaning of storm water system

Assistance during and after flooding

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Preparedness for Winter 2005

Housing and Infrastructure Development (City): Upgrading of basic services in informal settlements

continued throughout the year Concern: focus was on basic services and not

improved storm water drainage, apart from maintenance and repair where it already exists

Obtaining of land for over-crowded areas: statusNon-metropolitan Area: Similar procedures activated via Disaster

Management Structures

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EXAMPLE OF AN INTEGRATED AND CO-ORDINATED APPROACH TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Flood event: Overberg District Municipality:10 – 11 April 2005

SMS Weather warnings received from 8 April – 11 April 2005 PGWC notified SAAF on 11 April 2005, 05:00am of possible air operational assistance Joint Operational Centre (JOC) established on 10 April 2005. Roleplayers: Overberg

District Municipality, Cape Agulhas Municipality, SANDF, SA Air Force Communication and Co-ordination with PGWC, Overstrand, Theewaterskloof,

Swellendam 12 April 2005 visit by Premier, Ministers and PGWC Disaster Management 13 and 14 April 2005 PGWC Local Government and Housing, Social Services and

Poverty Alleviation assist with assessments and communication 15 April 2005 Provincial Disaster Management Committee meeting held with all

roleplayers regarding the floods

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Thank you