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Lekwa Local Municipality 2013/14 - Co-operative Governance and ...

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“To be the leading, people centered municipality excelling in economic growth, development <strong>and</strong> governance”Type of Disaster <strong>Co</strong>mmunity at risk Prevention <strong>and</strong> Mitigation MeasuresVeld fires Farming areas <strong>and</strong> informalsettlementsDrought<strong>Lekwa</strong> but in particular farmingareasFires in built-up areas <strong>Lekwa</strong> particularly denselypopulated settlements <strong>and</strong> CBDareaTransportationAccidents:- Rail- Air- Road- PipelineSpillage of hazardous <strong>and</strong>toxic substances<strong>Lekwa</strong> along major transportationnetworksAlong major transportationnetworks <strong>and</strong> workstations such asEngine <strong>and</strong> Spoor netDiseases <strong>Lekwa</strong> <strong>and</strong> its neighbouringcommunityagenciesInformation distributionEmergency shelter <strong>and</strong> mealsEmergency patient treatmentEmergency communication systemEmergency rescue <strong>and</strong> extricationEmergency administration functionsEmergency financial assistanceAwareness campaignsPre-emptive burningFirebreaksImproved farming practicesStorage of potable water sourceIrrigation schemeFire hydrantsDensity control measuresFire walls between buildingsImproved road conditionsRegular maintenance of transportation infrastructureLower driving speed of hazardous substancesEmergency response planAwareness campaignsEmergency response planUnrest <strong>Lekwa</strong> Emergency response planMass Events<strong>Lekwa</strong>, auditorium, stadiums <strong>and</strong>public hallsTABLE 21: Possible Prevention <strong>and</strong> Mitigation measuresEmergency response planPreparedness <strong>and</strong> Institutional CapacityThe municipality has fire brigade <strong>and</strong> traffic control service based in St<strong>and</strong>erton <strong>and</strong> a satellite centre based inSivukile which can be deployed as first responders to assist with disaster management. The institutionalcapacity is therefore limited <strong>and</strong> outside assistance will be required in cases of a disaster. It is also of utmostimportance that the staff will attend further training in various aspects.71 | P a g e - D r a f t i n t e g r a t e d D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n 2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4

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