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CHALLENGES OF FIRE AND FLOODS IN HUMAN SETTLEMENTS By Department of Housing (National)

INTRODUCTION Contextualize the issue and provide the nuts and bolts, Raise issues for consideration International experience : communities in informal settlements are vulnerable to environmental hazards nature and location of the settlement external threats from outside the settlement Local governments : more aware of the environmental risks required to respond and mobilise their resources to assist such communities.

INTRODUCTION Are urban policies are well designed enough to prevent disasters Are adequate mechanisms in place to respond to disasters Can sufficient resources be mobilised for post-disaster reconstruction. Criterion for assessing disaster preparedness and responses by local authorities (DFID report, 2000) : Are the ‘livelihoods’ of affected communities : satisfactorily understood supported enhanced in the aftermath of disasters, whether current conditions suggest that more sustainable settlements are being produced

Background Rural Urban 41.83% 59.17% Total population 44 819 780 (96-01) population growth 2.09% p.a. household rate 4.7% p.a. household size reduced 4.5 to 4 ’96 to ‘01 Rural 41.83% Urban 59.17%

Key Elements for Sustainable Human Settlements Rural Economy Space Informal Formal Urban Governance Environment

Urban: 59% Rural Areas 41.83% 30% new hh formulation 1.45 m – 1.84m hh Informal settlements Rural Areas 41.83% Informal freestanding Backyard Urbanisation Rate 65% Urbanisation Rate 65% Urbanisation Rate 65% 30% new hh formulation Urbanisation Rate 65%

VULNERABILITY IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS Over 12% of households living in freestanding informal housing : most often located on the periphery of cities experience the risks associated with lack of services inappropriate land for Location steep slopes (Inanda, Durban), flood planes (Alexandra, Johannesburg), close to mine dumps (East Rand, near Johannesburg), close to heavy industrial areas (Wentworth, Durban), landfill sites settlement.

VULNERABILITY TO DISASTER Nature of the settlement materials utilised to build structure prone to rapidly spreading fire (Cape Town, JHB etc) collapsing structures. health risks (rising damp, poor indoor air quality) Weather factors Living conditions

45 000 fires as a result of paraffin cause between 2500 – 3000 deaths pa SA hh use more than 7000m litres of paraffin for cooking, lighting and heating every year (SA Survey 03/04)

Pre and Post Pre .. Complex, Post .. Responsive Post facto Addressing Disasters … Pre and Post Pre .. Complex, Post .. Responsive Post facto

Addressing Disasters … Pre disaster * Inter-departmental collaboration – holistic approach - Relevant policies - Early warning systems for preparedness - Accidents in the home and settlements - Capacity Building * Relevant legislation and systems to get buy-in from stakeholders * Address housing, economic and social issues * Education to communities

Addressing Disasters …Post Emergency Housing Policy Floods 2000 Limpopo, North West, and Mpumalanga 2001 floods in the Western Cape Constitutional Court verdict in Irene Grootboom Case Many persons in dangerous living conditions Informal Housing Policy Informal settlements In situ upgrading Access for Emergency vehicles Basic services, water, lighting, sanitation Inter - Ministerial Committee

ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED Responses of the authorities before and when disaster strikes How do we improve disaster awareness and preparedness? Planning and development arms of government to combine with Departments responsible for disaster management Need change in thinking around human settlement planning and design Responses to disasters and management of risks must consider good planning for sustainable development Official responses must place people in a stronger socio-economic position Disaster risk management and inter-departmental collaboration

Breaking New Ground - Sustainable Human Settlement Social facilities and amenities Housing Safety Economic opportunities Viable communities Need to Plan for Sustainable Human Settlements

Summary of Emergency Housing Policy * Temporary assistance except where formal houses are to be repaired/reconstructed * Is limited to essentials * National Norms and standards will not apply * Will augment disaster initiatives * Not an alternative for normal projects * Will accommodate wide range of beneficiaries * Should be initial phase for permanent solution

Summary of Emergency Housing Policy * Can be used where people become homeless due to situations beyond their control (floods, fires, storms, earthquakes, sinkholes, industrial incidents) * Live in dangerous conditions eg. below flood lines, on dolomite, undermined land etc

Summary of Emergency Housing Policy Also applicable to persons who : Live in way of services Are evicted or threatened by eviction Whose houses are to be demolished Are displaced due to conflict or unrest Live in life threatening conditions In exceptional housing need and emergency

Summary of Emergency Housing Policy Permanent housing solution approach should always be first option Application of programme : - Repair - Reconstruction on existing area - Reconstruction in new area with services - Provision of am Emergency Housing unit

Summary of Emergency Housing Policy Qualification Criteria - The normal subsidy criteria will not apply - Income may exceed R3 500,00 pm - Non Citizens - Minor headed households - Singles - Non first time owners - Previous beneficiaries

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