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4.1. Part One: How disasters are dealt with currently by government
PART ONE provides an insight into the range of disasters that the country
has to deal with. There is a recognition that disasters are more
effectively tackled through pro-active strategies. For each of
the types of disaster, the main areas of prevention, preparation,
response and relief are covered broadly to give an idea of the
kinds of activities and resources that are involved in dealing
with each of the areas. Part One also describes the national departments
that are expected to lead in these areas.
4.1.1. Drought
4.1.2. Floods and dam failures
4.1.3. Fire hazards
4.1.4. Bomb explosions and civil unrest
4.1.5. Refugees and displaced people
4.1.6. Epidemics and other health disasters
4.1.7. Earthquakes, dolomite land, nuclear radiation
4.1.8. Aircraft, maritime, road and railway disasters
4.1.9. Hazardous material, pollution, tropical cyclones and tornadoes
4.2. Part Two: Other national departments and agencies involved in
disaster management
PART TWO lists the other national departments that are required to give
support in disaster management.
4.2.1. Department of Constitutional Development
4.2.2. The South African Weather Bureau
4.2.3. The SANDF and SAPS
4.2.4. Department of Welfare and Population Development
4.2.5. Department of Housing
4.2.6. Department of Education
4.2.7. Department of Public Works
4.3. Part Three: Summary of general weaknesses and constraints in current
disaster management
PART THREE critically examines whether current measures, both in the areas
of prevention and response, are adequate and what more could be
done by the lead departments in terms of the disaster management
continuum.
4.4. Part Four: Legislative framework
PART FOUR reviews the existing legislative framework.
General | 1. Introduction | 2. Key principles for a Disaster Management policy | 3. Different approaches to Disaster Management | 4. Current situation in managing diasaters | 5. Ensuring that a system for Disaster Management is in place | 6. Intergovernmental and civil society co-operation and co-ordination | 7. Glossary | Contents
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