1. The White Paper on Disaster Managment zPurpose: zTo advocate an approach focused on reducing risk … especially to those sections of the population who are most vulnerable due to poverty and a general lack of resources.

2. ‘This approach…. …involves a shift away from the perception that disasters are rare occurrences managed by emergency rescue and support services. A shared awareness and responsibility needs to be created to reduce risk in our homes, communities, places of work and society in general

3. Policy Process zJune 1994 Cape Flats floods … cabinet resolved to reassess SA’s disaster management capacity. zFebruary 1998 Green Paper on Disaster Management published zJanuary 1999 White Paper on Disaster Management zFebruary 2000 Draft Bill produced

4. Key Provisions in White Paper zNational Disaster Management Centre zFunding Disaster Management zFocus for a new Disaster Management Act zTraining and Community Awareness

5. National Disaster Management Centre zGuiding principles zStructure and location of Centre zKey functions (Phased 1 and 2)  Information management  Preparation of strategies, policies, plans  Assessing vulnerability  Coordination and support in emergencies

6. National Disaster Management Centre cont  Non-emergency situations  Conduction Audits  Training and community awareness  Note - White Paper recommended ‘Disaster Management structures’ not centres at provincial and local levels.

7. Proposals for Future Funding zGuiding principles zNational arrangements - release of funds in an emergency, - immediate relief to individuals, - funding repairs - damaged infrastructure - expediting tender procedures

8. Funding cont... zProvincial/Local Govt - budgeting - financing shortfalls zInsurance zTraining and Community Awareness zNational Disaster Management Centre.

9. Scope of Disaster Management Act zDisaster declarations zDisaster Management Centre zEstablishment of provincial and local disaster management structures zDisaster management plans zIncentives and punitive measures (deterrents)

10. Training and Community Awareness zFocus on needs analysis zTargeted training zStandards setting zTraining material zAccreditation and registration zResource base zResearch ….international cooperationh