APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

(i) The allocation and co-ordination of responsibilities allocated to the various role players.
(ii) Prompt disaster response and relief,
(iii) Disaster recovery and rehabilitation focused on risk elimination or mitigation.
(iv) The procurement of essential goods and services,
(v) The establishment of strategic communication links.
(vi) The dissemination of information.
Current Reality
The Corporate Plan makes provision in a generic sense of hazards that will impact on the Municipal area
economy, cultural, welfare, sustainable development and sustainable livelihoods.
Hazard profiles, associated vulnerabilities and risk (probability or lost) will determine the priorities for
Disaster Management programmes and projects. The possible cost benefit to be derived from a project in
terms of lives protected, livelihoods secured and property or natural resources defended, will be the
criteria that determines priorities.
The following hazards found to pose the greatest risks in the Municipal area on the economy, cultural,
welfare, sustained development and sustained livelihoods.
Natural hazards
Geological Hazards.
Biological Hazards
Technological Hazards and Environmental Degradation
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