Ekurhuleni Disaster Management Centre (EDMC), South Africa - gov

Mission

Disaster Reduction Goal

To effectively use plans and institute measures in partnership with all stakeholders, in dynamically implementing Disaster Management.

Policies and Programmes in DRR

Awareness programme for floods.
Awareness programme for shack fires.
Risk and hazard identification programme
Preparedness in Homes for the Aged.

Activities in Hyogo Framework 1
Making disaster risk reduction a policy priority, institutional strengthening

Ekurhuleni has an approved policy of the Municipal Council which supports disaster risk reduction as part of its Disaster Management responsibilities

Activities in Hyogo Framework 2
Risk assessment and early warning systems

A Risk and vulnerability assessment was undertaken at great cost in 2007 and currently plans are being developed to begin a community based risk assessment programme.
The Municipality is connected to the SA Weather Services and uses information to inform residents via the local radio stations of impending events.

Activities in Hyogo Framework 3
Education, information and public awareness

Awareness programmes are geared towards project at shopping centres.
A new awareness project is in the very early stages of development.

Activities in Hyogo Framework 4
Reducing underlying risk factors

Building plans are well developed.
The City has an approved Spatial Development Framework with Local SDF's in place which guide development and reduces disaster risk.

Activities in Hyogo Framework 5
Preparedness for effective response

Preparedness plans are well developed and form part of the Integrated Development PLan (IDP) in terms of legislative requirements.

Disaster Risk Reduction Focal Point(s)

Ekurhuleni Disaster Management Centre
Bedfordview
Gauteng
South Africa

Websites

http://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
http://www.disaster.co.za