JUNE 2009
REPORT : SARAH RURAL METRO EMERGENCY BAARTMAN DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SERVICES MUNICIPALITY : RISK ASSESSMENT
Report : Risk Assessment : Sarah Baartman District Municipality : May 2009
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN COMPILED BY
JUNE 2009
Compiled By : Rob Lambert 2
Report : Risk Assessment : Sarah Baartman District Municipality : May 2009
CONTENTS
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A INTRODUCTION 5
Background 5
Scope 5
B RISK ASSESSMENT 9
Objectives of the Risk Assessment 9
Risk Assessment Process 10
What Should Be Included 10
Steps to Follow 10
C ASSESSING THE LOCAL RISKS 11
Baviaans Local Municipality 11
Blue Crane Local Municipality 18
Camdeboo Local Municipality 25
Ikwezi Local Municipality 31
Kouga Local Municipality 37
Kou Kamma Local Municipality 45
Makana Local Municipality 52
Nlambe Local Municipality 58
Sundays River Local Municipality 66
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D SUMMARISED RISK MATRICES 73
E TOP PRIORITY RISK ASSESSMNENT SUMMARIES 78
F IMPACT OF RELEVANT GLOBAL RISK CONDITIONS 81
Climate Change
Tidal Surges
Diseases
G RECOMMENDED WAY FORWARD 86
H GENERIC CONTACT INFORMATION - MUNICIPALITIES 87
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A INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
Rural Metro is aware that the primary purpose of the project is to review the existing Disaster Risk Management Assessment with a view to identifying Communities and Infrastructure at risk.PART A In order to allow the Sarah Baartman District Municipality to present a comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Plan in terms of the Disaster Management Act, INTRODUCTIONthe proposed review will focus on the following areas: (a) A study of all existing documents and plans with a view to identifying any
gaps that may exist.
(b) Individually visit each of the 9 Local Municipalities and 1 District Management Area.
(c) Conduct interviews with municipal staff, provincial and national departments, N.G.O’s and local communities to determine local conditions and circumstances.
(d) Develop a Disaster Risk Profile which is unique to Sarah Baartman District Municipality and which can be effectively used to inform the District’s
Disaster Management Plan; Development of Contingency Plans; Development of Emergency Response Protocols; Risk Reduction Planning; and Alignment with the Municipal I.D.P.
BACKGROUND
1.2. Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Sarah Baartman district municipality is situated in the western portion of the Eastern Cape.
It is the largest district in the province, being approximately 60 000km² in size.
Sarah Baartman’s boundaries stretch from Bloukrans River in the west to the Great Fish River in the east, Nieu-Bethesda in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south.
The majority of its people speak isiXhosa. English and Afrikaans are the next, most widely spoken, languages.
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Sarah Baartman District Municipality incorporates nine local municipalities and four portions called District Management Areas (DMAs).
Sarah Baartman’s nine local municipalities and their key towns are:
• Baviaans (Steytlerville, Willowmore)
• Blue Crane Route (Cookhouse, Pearston, Somerset East)
• Camdeboo (Aberdeen, Graaff-Reinet, Nieu-Bethesda)
• Ikwezi (Jansenville, Klipplaat)
• Kouga (Hankey, Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay, Oyster Bay, Patensie,
St Francis Bay)
• Kou-Kamma (Joubertina, Kareedouw)
• Makana (Alicedale, Grahamstown, Riebeeck East)
• Ndlambe (Alexandria, Bathurst, Boknes, Bushmans River,
Cannon Rocks, Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred)
• Sundays River Valley (Addo, Kirkwood, Paterson)
Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, comprising Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch does not form part of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality.
The seat of Sarah Baartman District Municipality is however, located in Port Elizabeth.
The Tsitsikamma and Baviaans parks lie in the west of the district close to the Western Cape. The interior of the Sarah Baartman District is mainly dry Karoo and grasslands comprised of commercial farms. In spite of the barren interior, the Sundays and Fish Rivers maintain large irrigated farming areas and these rivers are supplied by water from the Orange River.
The only eco-system not found in the Sarah Baartman District is the true desert. The district is one of the finest game viewing areas in South Africa.
Grahamstown is home to Rhodes University and the National Arts Festival. Sarah Baartman is home to the Addo Elephant Park. The district has a marine protected area stretching 120 000ha across the Indian Ocean, and acts as a southern extension of the Addo elephant Park, and so Sarah Baartman is home to the world’s first “big seven” game reserve. Sarah Baartman is also home to the world’s 6
Report : Risk Assessment : Sarah Baartman District Municipality : May 2009 highest commercial bungee jump, the first tree top canopy tour in South Africa, and the highest narrow gauge railway bridge in the world.
Sarah Baartman has a population of more than 363, 585, which is the second smallest population of the districts. There are only 6 people living in the rural district per square kilometer, as the people living on the coast and more inland are often 100’s of kilometers apart. The Sarah Baartman District constitutes less than 5,3% (census 2001 stats) of the population of the Eastern Cape Province. The district is dominated by a Karoo landmass resulting in low population densities and scattered, small inland towns. There are higher densities along the coast and in urban centers.
The population in the Sarah Baartman District is concentrated in Makana, Kouga and Ndlambe, with more than 50% of residents in the District residing in these Municipalities. The remaining Municipalities all have less than 50 000 inhabitants per Municipality.
There is a correlation in the concentration of the population and the growth trends, with Makana, Kouga & Ndlambe experiencing the most significant increases between 1996 and 2001. Camdeboo and Sundays River Valley have also experienced increases over this period.
Agriculture dominates the districts economy, and there is also small-stock farming in the interior. Sarah Baartman is the centre of the wool and mohair industry in the Eastern Cape.
Cattle and dairy farming is strong around Grahamstown, Cookhouse, Alexandria and Humansdorp.
There is citrus farming from the Sundays and Fish Rivers. From St. Francis there is a small fishing industry. Tourism is well developed in Sarah Baartman and there is a group of tourism routes established in the district.
The climate sees winter rainfalls of 500mm to 700mm annually along the coast with the dry interior supported by the Sundays and Fish Rivers, fed by the Orange River Project – allowing viable, irrigated farms.
Geographically, Sarah Baartman consists of a narrow coastal plain with longitudinal mountains separating the coast from the Karoo.
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1.3 District Location Map
The Sarah Baartman District is extensively covered by a network of both road and rail, with road being the preferred mode of transport. The rail network that used to be a vibrant back-bone to the economy of the District has been neglected and is in a state of dilapidation resulting in the collapse of towns like Cookhouse (Blue Crane Route), Paterson (Sundays River Valley) and Klipplaat (Ikwezi).
A passenger mainline that goes from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, passes through Addo, Paterson, Alicedale, Middleton Manner and Cookhouse Stations in the District.
The narrow gauge line, well known as the “Apple Express”, occasionally operates leisure tours to Thornhill and Van Stadens River bridge. Limited activity is also experienced in the Langkloof (Kareedouw, Krakeel, Louterwater with a branch to Patensie in Kou-Kamma Municipality) used for rolling stock.
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B RISK ASSESSMENT
Objectives of the Risk Assessment
During a risk assessment, hazards are evaluated in terms of the likelihood that a problem may occur and the damage it would cause if such an event did occur. Adequate safety and emergency preparedness requires considering all of the possible hazards that could be encountered. Some hazards, however, are more likely to cause problems than others at a given mine and some would result in greater damage than would others.
These differences are identified by conducting a risk analysis. The outcome of the analysis can be used to target resources at the types of events that are most likely to occur and/or are most destructive. Emergency situations that are very likely to happen and would do considerable damage to people and property should be targeted for immediate remediation and/or plans should be made for effective response if remediation isn’t possible.
Potential situations that are less likely or that would have less severe consequences are identified for attention after the more serious hazards have been addressed.
One way to accomplish this is to start by determining all of the sources of hazards in the study area. The attached form called “Potential Hazards” can help organize the sources. Across the top of the form are labels for general types of hazards, such as transportation and electrical. The items should be as specific as possible. A blank “Potential Hazards” is included should you choose to write in other hazard categories.
Evaluate the risks. While there might be many ways of assessing risk, literature suggests using the two concepts of probability of occurrence and severity of effects [DeVaul 1992; Hau 1993]. For each hazard identified a judgment needs to be made about the probability of a hazard resulting in an emergency event and the severity of the consequences if the situation did happen.
Hazard – Any situation that has potential to cause damage. Probability – Likelihood that the particular hazard will result in damage at this location. Severity – An estimation of how serious the potential problem might be in terms of harm to people and/or damage to property.
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Secondary incidents should also be considered during the rating process. In summary, to assess risk: (a) identify potential hazards; (b) determine whether the probability is high, medium, or low that the source will actually cause damage; and (c) determine if the seriousness to life, property, and the environment of such a hazard would be high, medium, or low.
Using this model, those hazards that would lead to situations with the greatest probability for occurring and the greatest severity to the operation would be considered as high/high-risk hazards. They would be the first priority for future training, mitigation, and/or response preparation efforts.
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C ASSESSING THE LOCAL RISK
BAVIAANS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Baviaans (Steytlerville, Willowmore)
Baviaans Municipality includes the two small towns of Willowmore and Steytlerville.
Willowmore is slightly larger than Steytlerville and presents a slightly higher fire risk.
It was noted that Willowmore has a small central business district whilst Steytlerville has very few commercial occupancies.
Willowmore and Steytlerville were noted to be about 88 kilometers apart and are linked by a single lane road.
A view of the Willowmore business area
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The Main street in Steytlerville
The Baviaans Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Steytlerville, Willowmore.
Map of Baviaans Local Municipality Area
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The estimated population is in the region of 16 522.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N9 and R329.
The approximate distance between Willowmore and Steytlerville is 84 kilometers.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Steytlerville :
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Steytlerville Town Risk Infrastructure
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Willowmore :
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Methodology of Assessment:
Both Steytlerville and Willowmore were visited.
This visit was conducted on Saturday 07/03/09. Previous discussions had been held with the District Disaster Management Officer. Being a Saturday there were no Official offices open to the public in Willowmore, however an Official was found at the Steytlerville Municipal Offices who was able to provide valuable information concerning both towns and was also able to contact a Councillor who in turn confirmed the information already gathered. Discussions were also held with members of the public at the Willowmore Hospital and the Steytlerville petrol station
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ECONOMIC BASE
The economic base of this Municipality is centered around the following two aspects :
Agriculture, primarily goats and sheep. Tourism
The physical environment lends itself to the agricultural streams of goat and sheep farming. The areas lend themselves to wide open spaces and the appropriate type of grazing. This has always been a traditional farming area.
POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
An on the ground assessment by our resources has revealed that there are certainly specific potential for disasters in this Local Municipality Area. The assessment revealed the following information:
Drought
This is a prevailing and existing threat that has been a continuous hazard in the area for as long as the people who were interviewed can remember. The area is sparsely populated and the annual rainfall is very low which would account for the Drought Conditions.
Fire
The vast agricultural areas and the dry windy conditions that are continuously present make the rural areas extremely vulnerable to runaway veld fires. The private systems and equipment that the farmers have in place are not adequate for the effective management of fires. The urbanized residential and commercial trade centres are equally vulnerable the fires.
Epidemic
Although there is no record or recollection of epidemics in the area, the threat of diseases such as Cholera, H.I.V. Aids and Foot and Mouth, must always be seen as possible events that must be planned for.
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Hazmat
Although hazardous materials are transported by road through the Municipality as well as to various destinations within the Municipality, this is not a regular occurrence. The probability of a Hazmat incident occurring is very low, however it must be noted that neither Steytlerville or Willowmore have the resources to manage a Hazmat incident on their own.
Wind Storms
Wind storms that are of a velocity sufficient enough to cause extensive damages to buildings and infrastructure (telephone lines etc.) are a regular occurrence in the area of the Municipality.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES In order to ensure that one is in a position to manage and deal with a disaster event in a logical and sequential manner it is important that key roleplayers are identified. These include
District Disaster Management Officer Municipal Departments in Willowmore (Head office) and Steytlerville Hospital at Willowmore Clinic at Steytlerville
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES The identification of the appropriate Emergency Response is essential in developing the most accurate base information in order to respond.These would be
S.A.P.S. in both centres Hospital with Ambulance service in Willowmore Clinic with Ambulance service in Steytlerville
PROPOSED LOCATION FOR THE J.O.C It is widely accepted that the most Joint Operational Centres are often located at the premises of the South African Police Services. This make for more streamlined and focused co-ordination. In the case of this Municipality this would be:
Willowmore ……………S.A.P.S. Steytlerville…………….S.A.P.S.
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AVAILABLE STRUCTURES FOR USE AS AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE
Civic Centre Surrounding Farm Sheds
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE There are a number and or variety of structures that can in terms of Disaster Management thinking be considered to be of a vulnerable nature. These can, in the case of this Local Municipality, include: The water supply system Municipal oxidation dams The established local electricity supply grid The municipal sewerage and related systems Telecommunications and other communications systems Networked roads and bridges within the Municipal area.
COMMUNITIES AT RISK In all Municipalities there are often some communities that are more vulnerable to risks than others within a Municipal Area. In the case of this Municipality these have been identified as :
The Baviaans Municipality area is dominated by agriculturural activities which is widely spread throughout the area with homesteads and farm villages being isolated by vast distances. These can be particularly prone to fires. With the exception of the two small trade centres of Willowmore and Steytlerville, there is very little available emergency services available to the largely farming community. In essence uncontrollable fires are the prime threats throughout the area of Baviaans Municipality with all communities (both urban and rural) being equally at risk.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES In this point some direction is provided on preventative measures. The details of prevention will be enscapilated in the detailed contingency plans. Although the Farmers are dealing with Drought in their own manner and seem to have some sort of system in place to deal with fires, there is no
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real structures, systems or plans in place to manage any of the identified hazards or threats in a structured, co-ordinated manner
BLUE CRANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Map of the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Area
The estimated population is in the region of 36 798.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N10, R61, R63, and R390,
The approximate distance between the towns is;
Somerset – East to Pearston : 50 Km. Somerset – East to Cookhouse : 25 Km. Cookhouse to Pearston : 25 Km.
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Overview of Town Infrastructures
Cookhouse
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Cookhouse Town Risk Infrastructure
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Pearston
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Somerset - East
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
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Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields x
Methodology of Assessment:
The towns and villages of Somerset East, Cookhouse and Pearston were visited. Discussions were held with the District Disaster Management Officer, Municipal Officials and random members of the public. There were no Councillors available during the visits to the area.
ECONOMIC BASE The economy of this Municipality is based, as are other Municipalities in this District, primarily on agriculture. In essence the activities that dominate are: Agriculture Cattle and Goat Farming Game Farming; and Tourism
POTENTIAL DISATER EVENTS
Fire There is no real effective fire service in The Blue Crane Route Municipal area of responsibility.
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Drought Drought is a continuous threat in this area.
Severe Wind Storms High velocity winds are a regular occurrence in this region. Rain and hail storms are few and far between and are not regarded as threats.
Epidemics The game, cattle and goat industries in the area are exposed to Foot and Mouth and other animal diseases. The poor living conditions of communities in this areas are conducive to the development of diseases such as Cholera and H.I.V.
Hazmat – Road and Railway Hazardous materials are transported to and through the area of The Blue Crane Route on a regular basis by both rail and road transportation.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES There are a number of identified resources that can assist and be accessed with regard to assistance. The details of these contacts can be contained in Contingency Plans. Points of contact are: Appointed Disaster Management Officials Municipalities (District and Locals) National Departments Provincial Departments Organised Agriculture Organised Business
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES The provision of Emergency Response Team rests with a number of entities in this Municipality. These include: Protection Services (Fire and Traffic) – Stationed at Somerset East but available for Cookhouse and Pearston S.A.P.S. – Stations in all three towns Health Services o Hospitals – At Somerset East only o Ambulance – Somerset East only o Clinics – At all three towns o Epidemic Outbreak Response Team Farmers Unions
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PROPOSED LOCATION FOR THE J.O.C. The proposed locations of a Joint Operations Centre can be located at: Somerset East – Blue Crane Route Municipal Offices Cookhouse – Blue Crane Route Municipal Satellite Offices in Cookhouse Pearston – Blue Crane Route Municipal Satellite Offices in Pearston
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE In most cases of emergency or disaster the identification of an Emergency Evacuation Centre will be in most cases be a central location that can service the needs of large numbers of people. In addition it is advisable to identify a location where community members feel safe. These can be identified as: Town Halls Community Halls (including Farmers Halls) Churches Schools Sports Fields Hospital
IDENTIFIED VULVERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE As in most Municipalities the following integral parts of the municipal infrastructure are vulnerable :
Water reticulation and supply Sewerage treatment plants Electricity supply Storm water drainage Road infrastructure and bridges Railway infrastructure and bridges Communications
COMMUNITIES AT RISK
The Baviaans Municipal area is dominated by Agriculture which is widely spread throughout the area with homesteads and farm villages being isolated by vast distances. With the exception of the two trade centers of Willowmore and Steytlerville, there is very little Emergency Services available to the Farming community.
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Uncontrollable fires are the prime threats throughout the area of Baviaans with all communities (both urban and rural) being equally at risk.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES There are structures in place but they are fragmented and insufficient to effectively manage disaster incidents.
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CAMDEBOO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Camdeboo Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Aberdeen, Graaff-Reinet, Nieu-Bethesda
Map of Camdeboo Local Municipality Area
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Map of the Camdeboo Local Municipality Area
The estimated population is in the region of 51 601
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N9, R63, and R61.
The approximate distance between the towns is;
Graaff – Reinet to Aberdeen : 55 Km. Graaff – Reinet to Neiu – Bethesda : 52 Km. Neiu – Bethesda to Aberdeen : 107 Km.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Aberdeen
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
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Airfields X
Summary of Aberdeen Town Risk Infrastructure
Graaf – Reinet
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Graaff - Reinet Town Risk Infrastructure
Nieu – Bethesda
Description Yes No
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Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Nieu - Bethesda Town Risk Infrastructure
Methodology of Assessment:
Discussions were held with the District Disaster Management Officer. The towns of Graaf-Reinet, Aberdeen and New Bethesda were visited. Discussions were held with the Municipal Manager, Councilors and Officials of Camdeboo, the Head of Camdeboo Protection Services, members of the S.A.P.S. and random members of the public in all three centres.
ECONOMIC BASE The economic bases and primary economic activities of this Municipalities are centred around: Agriculture
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Tourism Urbanised Industrial and Trade Centres
POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
Drought Drought is historically a continuous threat in this area.
Fire The vast agricultural areas and the dry windy conditions make the rural areas extremely vulnerable to runaway veld fires. There is an established Fire Brigade service stationed at Graaf-Reinet which provides a response service to Aberdeen and New Bethesda but the distances make response times difficult.
Flood The main threat of flooding is to the urbanized commercial trade centre and residential areas of Graaf-Reinet. The Protection Services have contingency plans in place to manage flooding in Graaf-Reinet.
Storms Storms, mainly wind storms are a regular occurrence in the Camdeboo area.
Hazmat Hazardous materials are transported to and through the area of responsibility of Camdeboo Municipality by both rail and road on a regular basis. The Fire Brigade service at Graaf-Reinet is equipped to manage Hazmat incidents in its area.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES District Disaster Management Officer Municipal Disaster Management Officer Camdeboo Disaster Management Advisory Forum Municipal Protection Services S.A.P.S.
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Provincial Departments (Health / Ambulance Services /Traffic / Social Services) Hospital and Clinics
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Municipal Protection Services S.A.P.S. Ambulance Services Hospital and Clinics
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRES S.A.P.S. Training Centre Town Halls Community Halls Schools
VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE. Storm water drainage systems Sewerage systems Electricity supply Communications Roads and bridges
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
The town of Graaf-Reinet is situated at a level that is lower than the Dam above the town. The river below the dam flows a natural course through parts of both the Commercial and the Residential areas of the town. Flooding is a prime threat that has been identified by the Municipality who have developed an effective contingency for the evacuation of communities at risk if required to do so.
The villages of Neu-Bethesda and Aberdeen are mainly trade centers for the vast, wide spread agriculture industry. Emergency Services in these areas are limited to the S.A.P.S. and thereafter they are reliant on assistance and support from Graaf-Reinet.
Uncontrolled fires are the main threat in these areas. Farmers deal with incidents on their own, using their own resources, with the result that there is a fragmented response.
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PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Camdeboo Municipality does have an established Disaster Management Advisory Forum and does have an active Municipal Protection services. The only obstacle in the efficient implementation of the Municipality’s disaster management plans is the vast distances between the three towns.
IKWEZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Ikwezi Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Jansenville, Klipplaat.
Map of Ikwezi Local Municipality Area
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The estimated population is in the region of 9 144.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
R75, R329, and R338.
The approximate distance between the towns is;
Jansenville to Klipplaat : 35 Km.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Jansenville
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
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Airfields X
Summary of Jansenville Town Risk Infrastructure
Klipplaat
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Klipplaat Town Risk Infrastructure
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Methodology of Assessment:
The towns of Jansenville, Klipplaat and the village of Waterford were visited. Discussions were held with the District Disaster Management Officer, Municipal Officials and Councilors of Ikwezi, member of the S.A.P.S. and random members of the public.
ECONOMIC BASE The economic base of this Municipality is largely agriculture but there strong elements of tourism: Agriculture (Goats, Sheep & Game) Tourism
POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
Drought is a serious threat, especially in the rural agricultural sector.
Fire There is a Volunteer Fire Service at Jansenville which services the whole Ikwezi Municipal area. Vast distances adversely affect response times.
Wind Storms Ikwezi is one of the Local Municipality within the Sarah Baartman District that describes the Wind Storms in its area as “Tornadoes”. Severe wind storms are a regular occurrence in this area.
Epidemic This is a low priority threat which has no record of occurrence in this area but which must none the less be recognized as a possibility and must therefore be planned for.
Hazmat Hazardous materials are transported to and through the area of jurisdiction of Ikwezi on a regular basis. The Municipality is, however, not adequately equipped to manage a Hazmat incident .
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AVAILABLE RESOURCES There are a number of resources that can assist with any potential disasters: District Disaster Management Officer Municipal Disaster Management Officer Ikwezi Disaster Management Advisory Forum Fire Station –One at Jansenville – (will respond to Klipplaat & Waterford)
Hospitals and Clinics:- o JANSENVILLE – One Hospital and two Clinics o KLIPPLAAT – One Clinic o Waterford – One Mobile Clinic
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES The emergency response teams are located and can be dispatched from the following locations: FIRE BRIGADE SERVICES – Jansenville only S.A.P.S. –Jansenville and Klipplaat AMBULANCE SERVICES – Jansenville and Klipplaat
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE J.O.C. As a result of discussions with a number of roleplayers and stakeholders there is agreement that the Joint Operations Centre could well be situated at : JANSENVILLE – At the Municipal Offices KLIPPLAAT – At the Municipal Offices WATERFORD – At the Community Hall
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRES
TOWN HALL – Jansenville only COMMUNITY HALLS – Jansenville, Klipplaat and Waterford CHURCHES – Jansenville, Klipplaat and Waterford SCHOOLS – Jansenville and Klipplaat only
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
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Storm water drainage systems Sewerage systems Electricity supply Communications Roads and bridges
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
The villages of Jansenville and Klipplaat are trade centers for the community of Ikwezi which is mainly focused on agriculture.
The limited emergency services stationed in the two villages do not have the capacity to provide an effective response service to wide spread farm homesteads and villages in the area.
Uncontrolled fires are the priority threat in this municipality due to the limited resources and equipment.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES There are no real structures or systems in place to manage any of the identified hazards or threats in a structured, co-ordinated manner.
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KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Koega Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Hankey, Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay, Oyster Bay, Patensie, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis.
Map of Kouga Local Municipality Area
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The estimated population is in the region of 88 254.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N2, R62, R330, and R331.
The approximate distance between the towns is;
Humansdorp to Hankey : 28 Km.
Humansdorp to Patensie : 42 Km.
Patensie to Hankey : 14 Km.
Humansdorp to Jeffreys Bay : 17 Km.
Humansdorp to Oyster Bay : 19 Km.
Humansdorp to C S Francis : 24 Km.
Hankey
Description Yes No
Informal squatter settlements X
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
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Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Prisons X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Hankey Town Risk Infrastructure
Humansdorp
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields x
Jeffreys Bay
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Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields x
Summary of Jeffreys Bay Town Risk Infrastructure
Oyster Bay
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
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Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Patensie
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
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St Francis Bay / Cape St Francis
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Various Town Risk Infrastructure
ECONOMIC BASE The economic base of this Local Municipality is largely centred around tourism. There is also a fair degree of agricultural activities. Tourism Agriculture (Dairy, Timber and Citrus) Urban Commercial trade centres
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POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
Flood Flooding is seasonal and is part of the severe storms of the area.
Fire There is a Fire Brigade Service with stations at Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay and St. Francis bay. These services have, however, limited resources.
Drought Although drought does occur in the area it is not regarded as a high priority risk.
Storms (Wind and Hail) Kouga is a Coastal Municipality and is exposed to all types of severe storms.
Epidemic Beef and dairy farming is a huge industry within the Kouga municipal area, therefore Foot and Mouth is a real threat to the industry and also to the economy of the area. Cholera and H.I.V. can not be discounted.
Tidal Surge Being a Coastal Municipality Kouga is vulnerable to the effects of abnormal tidal surges. Most of the Tourism industry of Kouga is situated along the coast line.
Hazmat Hazardous Materials are transported to and through Kouga by both road and rail on a regular basis. There is a limited capacity to manage a Hazmat incident.
Accidents (Maritime, Railway and Aircraft) Irrespective of the low priority risk, every municipality, including Kouga, is vulnerable to the possibility of a major aircraft accident. The Koga coast line forms part of the main shipping lanes on the East Coast of Africa and is therefore vulnerable to Maritime accidents. 43
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AVAILABLE RESOURCES
District Disaster Management Official Municipal Disaster Management Official Established Disaster Management Advisory Forum Municipal Fire Department Municipal Traffic Department Municipal Health Department Established Municipal Departments Organised Agriculture Organised Business
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES The identification of places that would be origins of emergency response teams : S.A.P.S. (4 Stations) Municipal Fire Department State aided Hospital (including Clinics and Ambulance Service)) Municipal and Provincial Traffic Departments Private Ambulance Services F.P.A.
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE J.O.C The following locations are the proposed locations of the Joint Operations Centres: Jeffreys Bay …S.A.P.S. Humansdorp…Fire Station (Alternative – Ambulance CCC.) Hankey…S.A.P.S. Patensie …S.A.P.S. Thornhill …S.A.P.S. St. Francis Bay…S.A.P.S.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE The identification of venues that are central and accessible to communities are normally identified as the following type of vehicles: Town Halls Community Halls Farmers Halls Sports Fields
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Churches Schools
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE The following are considered to be generic vulnerable infrastructures within Municipal areas:
Roads, Railway Tracks and Bridges Electrical Supply Sub-Stations in all secondary villages Storm water drainage in all Urbanized commercial and residential areas Sewerage systems in all Urbanized commercial and residential areas Harbours
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
Stofwolk in the village of Hankey is the most vulnerable community in the Kouga municipal area. Due to the high density of the structures and the inferior building materials used to build the structures, Stofwolk is an informal settlement that is exposed the threats of fires, floods, severe wind storms and diseases.
At least half of the village of St. Francis Bay is exposed to flooding and tidal surges.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES There are response structures in place, however resources are limited, distances are vast and response times are restricted.
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KOU KAMMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Kou – Kamma Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Joubertina, Kareedouw,
Map of Kou – Kamma Local Municipality
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Map of the Kou – Kamma Local Municipality Area
The estimated population is in the region of 45 464.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N2, and R62.
The approximate distance between the towns is;
Joubertina to Kareedouw : 44 Km.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Joubertina
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
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National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Joubertina Town Risk Infrastructure
Kareedouw
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields x
Summary of Kareedouw Town Risk Infrastructure
ECONOMIC BASE The Local Municipality of Kareedouw economy is deeply routed in agriculture with an element of tourism.
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Agriculture (Timber, Dairy, Sheep and Fruit) Tourism (Tsitsikamma Forest Reserve) Urban Trade and Industry
POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
Floods Flooding is seasonal and is part of the severe storms of the area.
Fire There is a Fire Brigade Service stationed at Kareedouw. This service has, however, limited resources.
Drought Although drought does occur in the area it is not regarded as a high priority risk.
Storms (Wind and Hail) Kou-Kamma is a Coastal Municipality and is exposed to all types of severe storms.
Epidemic Diary and beef farming is a huge industry within the Kou-Kamma municipal area, therefore Foot and Mouth is a real threat to the industry and also to the economy of the area. Cholera and H.I.V. can not be discounted
Tidal Surge Being a Coastal Municipality Kou-Kamma is vulnerable to the effects of abnormal tidal surges. Most of the Tourism industry of Kou-Kamma is situated along the coast line.
Hazmat
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Hazardous Materials are transported to and through Kou-Kamma by both road and rail on a regular basis. There is a limited capacity to manage a Hazmat incident.
Accidents (Maritime, Railway and Aircraft)
Irrespective of the low priority risk, every municipality, including Kou-Kamma, is vulnerable to the possibility of a major aircraft accident. The Kou-Kamma coast line forms part of the main shipping lanes on the East Coast of Africa and is therefore vulnerable to Maritime accidents.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES The following are identified as some of the resources that can be used in a period of crisis: District Disaster Management Official Municipal Disaster Management Official Municipal Fire Department Municipal Traffic Department Municipal Health Department Established Municipal Departments Organised Agriculture Hospital Schools
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES In the case of this Municipality the following entities can be determined to be sources of emergency response teams: S.A.P.S. (4 Stations) Municipal Fire Department State aided Hospital (including Clinics and Ambulance Service)) Municipal and Provincial Traffic Departments Private Ambulance Services F.P.A. Farmers Unions
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE JOC The proposed location of the Joint Operations Centres could be based at : Joubertina … S.A.P.S.
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Kareedouw … S.A.P.S. Storms River … S.A.P.S.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRES Potential evacuation centres could be identified to be: Town Hall Community Halls Churches Schools Hospital
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE The following generic infrastructure points that need to be taken into account are: Storm Water Drainage in Urban Business and Residential areas Electricity Sub-Station Road and Rail bridges Communications
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
Large tracts within the Kou-Kamma Uncontrolled fires are the prime threats throughout Kou-Kamma municipal area which includes the villages of Kareedouw, Joubertina and Storms River. The Tsitsikama National Park near Storms River is extremely vulnerable to fires. Emergency Services resources are limited and therefore not effective.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES There are response structures in place, however resources are limited, distances are vast and response times are restricted.
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MAKANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Makana Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Alicedale, Grahamstown, Riebeeck East.
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Map of the Makana Local Municipality Area
The estimated population is in the region of 140 120.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N2, R67, and R350.
The approximate distance between the towns is;
Grahamstown to Alicedale : 53 Km.
Grahamstown to Riebeeck East: 40 Km.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Alicedale
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
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Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Alicedale Town Risk Infrastructure
Grahamstown
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Higher Educational Institutions X
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Summary of Grahamstown Town Risk Infrastructure
Riebeeck East
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Riebeeck East Town Risk Infrastructure
Alicedale and Riebeeck East have no fire station facilities.
ECONOMIC BASE
The economic base for this Local Municipality is largely confined to agriculture and tourism. There is also a strong educational influence.
Agriculture (Dairy/Beef, Coffee and Pineapples) Tourism University City Urban Industrial and Trade Centre
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POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
Severe Storms (Wind, Hail and Tornado) Makana Municipality is exposed to all types of severe storms.
Floods Flooding is seasonal and is part of the severe storms of the area.
Fire There is an established Fire Brigade Service stationed at Grahamstown which provides a response service to the other towns and villages within the Makana Municipal area.
Drought Drought does exist in the Makana area but is not a major priority risk.
Epidemics Dairy and beef farming form part of the economic base of Makana and therefore epidemics like Foot and Mouth disease are a real threat. Cholera and H.I.V. must also not be discounted as threats.
Hazmat Hazardous materials are transported through the area of Makana on a regular basis by both rail and road. There is a limited capacity to manage a Hazmat incident.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES The following entities can be determined to be resources that can be used in time of crisis: District Disaster Management Officer Municipal Disaster Management Officer Municipal Protection Services ( Fire Department and Traffic Department) Established Municipal Departments
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Traffic (municipal and Provincial) F.P.A.
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE J.O.C Potential locations of Joint Operations Centres would be : Grahamstown…Fire Station Riebeeck East…Municipal Offices Seven Fountains…S.A.P.S. Alicedale…Bushman Sands Hotel
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRES
Town Halls Community Halls Churches Schools Hospital
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Storm Water Drainage in Urban Industrial Trade Centres and Residential areas Electricity Supply Road and Rail bridges Communications
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
The town of Grahamstown is a well established historical town with a great selection of old churches and educational centres including Rhodes University. It has a well established municipal infrastructure including a tried and tested Emergency Service. In all essence there are no communities at high risk.
However the areas surrounding Riebeek-East and Alicedale are primarily of an agricultural nature and orientation and therefore exposed to uncontrolled fires. Resources are limited and these areas and there is a great reliance on Grahamstown for support and assistance in times of emergency.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
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There are structures in place to respond to any of the identified threats or hazards, however resources are limited, distances are vast and response times are restricted.
NLAMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NLAMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The Ndlambe Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Alexandria, Bathurst, Boknes, Bushman’s River, Cannon Rocks, Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred.
Map of Ndlambe Local Municipality Area
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Map of the Ndlambe Local Municipality Area
The estimated population is in the region of 58 927.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N2, R67, R72, and R342. The approximate distance between the towns is;
Port Alfred to Alexandria : 50 Km.
Port Alfred to Bathurst : 17 Km.
Port Alfred to Kenton – on – Sea : 25 Km.
Kenton – on – Sea to Alexandria : 25 Km.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Alexandria
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
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Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Alexandria Town Risk Infrastructure
Bathurst
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
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Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Bathurst Town Risk Infrastructure
Kenton – on – Sea
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Kenton – on – Sea Town Risk Infrastructure
Port Alfred
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
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Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields (Flight School) X
Methodology of Assessment:
The towns and villages of Port Alfred, Kenton-On-Sea, Alexandria, Seafield, Boknes and Canyon Rocks were visited. Discussions were held with the District Disaster Management Officer, municipal Officials, Councillors, the S.A.P.S. and random members of the public.
ECONOMIC BASE The economic base of the Nlambe Local Municipality is deemed to be primarily agriculture. Agriculture (Dairy/Beef, Coffee and Pineapples) Tourism
POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS Severe Storms (Wind, Hail and Tornado) Ndlambe is a Coastal Municipality and experiences all kinds of severe storms
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Floods Flooding is seasonal and is part of the severe storms of the area.
Fire There is a Fire Brigade service stationed at Prot Alfred as part of the Municipal Protection Services. Not only are veld fires and fires in informal settlements are a problem, but the coastal region is mainly part of the tourism industry with the result that most of the residential areas have many holiday cottages which are mostly unoccupied.
Drought Drought does exist in the Ndlambe area but is not a high priority risk.
Epidemics Dairy and beef farming is a huge industry within the Ndlambe Municipality, therefore Foot and Mouth is a real threat to the industry and economy of the area. Cholera and H.I.V. can also not be discounted.
Hazmat Hazardous materials are transported to and through the area of Ndlambe by road on a regular basis. There is a limited capacity to manage a Hazmat incident.
Tidal Surge Being a coastal municipality, Ndlambe is vulnerable to the effects of abnormal tidal surges. Most of the Tourism industry of Ndlambe is situated along the Coast Line.
Accidents (Maritime and Aircraft) Every municipality including Ndlambe is vulnerable to the possibility of a major aircraft accident irrespective of the low priority risk. The Ndlambe coast line forms part of the main shipping lanes on the East Coast of Africa and is therefore vulnerable to Maritime disasters.
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District Disaster Management Officer Municipal Disaster Management Officer Municipal Protection Services ( Fire Department and Traffic Department) Established Municipal Departments
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES Response teams can be comprised of and drawn from the following services; S.A.P.S. Fire Department Ambulance Services Traffic (municipal and Provincial) N.S.R.I. F.P.A. Provincial Departments (Social Services / Health / transport)
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE J.O.C The proposed locations of the Joint Operations Centres could be based at : Port Alfred …Fire Station – Corner of Albany and Bathurst Streets. Kenton-On-Sea…S.A.P.S. Alexandria…Alexandria Municipal Offices Seafield…S.A.P.S. Boknes and Canyon Rocks…S.A.P.S. – Kenton-On-Sea
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE The access to and ability to cope with potentially large numbers of people are critical to an emergency evacuation centre. These are normally the following. Details of these venues will be contained in the contingency plans and detailed resources database.
Town Halls Community Halls Churches Schools Hospital
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE These are identified as: Storm Water Drainage in Urban Industrial Trade Centres and Residential areas Electricity Supply
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Road and Rail bridges Communications
IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
The fact that the Ndlambe Municipality is a Coastal Municipality and is therefore fundamentally exposed to the threat of possible increased tidal surges which can be aggravated by the onset of global warming and the effect of climate change. The vulnerable communities in this respect are any which live or reside directly along this stretch of the coastline.
In addition the the Kwanonqubela settlement in Alexandria has been assessed to be a priority vulnerable community in the Ndlambe Municipality. Of significance is that it is exposed to the threats of fires, severe wind storms and flooding.
In Port Alfred the New Rest informal settlement is also an area of concern. It is exposed to possibilities of flooding and fires due to the flat unprotected layout of the settlement and the close proximity of structures to each other.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
There are structures in place to respond to any of the indentified threats or hazards, however resources are limited, distances are vast and response times are restricted.
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SUNDAYS RIVER VALLEY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Sundays River Valley (Addo, Kirkwood, Paterson) The Sundays River Valley Local Municipality includes the following towns and villages;
Addo, Kirkwood Paterson
Map of Sundays River Local Municipality Area
The estimated population is in the region of 61 003.
The most significant roads passing through the area are the;
N10, N2, R334, R335, R336, and R342.
The Nanaga interchange which has been the scene of many serious motor vehicle accidents also falls with the jurisdiction of the Sundays River Valley fire brigade service.
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The approximate distance between the towns is;
Kirkwood to Paterson : 65 Km. Kirkwood to Addo : 33 Km. Paterson to Addo : 37 Km.
Overview of Town Infrastructures
Addo
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Addo Town Risk Infrastructure
Kirkwood
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Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs X
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Various Town Risk Infrastructure
Paterson
Description Yes No
Low cost housing settlements X
Formal housing suburbs
Central business district / area X
Light industrial area X
Heavy industry X
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Hospitals / clinics X
Petrol stations X
Bulk fuel depots X
Schools X
Large Shopping Centres X
Railway lines X
National roads (e.g. N2) X
Airfields X
Summary of Paterson Town Risk Infrastructure
Methodology of Assessment:
The towns and villages of Kirkwood, Addo and Paterson were visited. Discussions were held with the District Disaster Management Officer, Municipal Officials, Councilors, the S.A.P.S., the National Parks and random members of the public.
ECONOMIC BASE The economic base and primary economic activities in this Local Municipality is centred primarily around agriculture. These activities are: Agriculture Citrus Cattle Goats Game Tourism Industrial – Focus on citrus products Urban commercial trade
POTENTIAL DISASTER EVENTS
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Drought Although drought is a problem in the Sundays River Valley it is not regarded as a high priority. The main area of concern is in the National conservancy area of the Addo Elephant Park.
Fire The Fire Brigade at Kirkwood is manned by Volunteers and is not effective as a service to the whole of the area of responsibility of the Sundays River Valley Municipality. The National Parks at Addo Elephant Park have got their own infrastructure in place and believe that they are self-sufficient and are therefore not a part of any Municipal structures or systems.
Hazmat Hazardous materials are transported to and through the area of Sundays River Valley on a regular basis by both rail and road. The Fire Brigade stationed at Kirkwood does not have the capacity to manage a Hazmat incident.
Epidemics The game and cattle industry in the area, including the Addo Park area are areas that are exposed to Foot and Mouth and other animal diseases. The poor conditions of the communities in this area are conducive to the development of diseases such as cholera and H.I.V.
Severe Storms Sundays River Valley is a coastal municipality and as such is vulnerable to all types of severe storms
Tidal Surge Being a coastal municipality, Sundays River Valley is exposed to the effects of abnormal tidal surges.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES Resources can be accessed from: Appointed Disaster Management Officials Municipalities (District and Local) National Departments Provincial Departments Organised Agriculture
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Organised Business
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES Response teams can be dispatched from: Fire Brigade Services – Stationed at Kirkwood but available for Paterson and Addo S.A.P.S. – Stations in all three towns Traffic Department – Stationed at Kirkwood but available to all 3 towns National Parks – Addo Elephant Park Health Services:- . Hospitals – At Kirkwood only . Clinics – At all three towns . Ambulance – At Kirkwood only
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE J.O.C. The proposed location of a Joint Operations Centre can be based at the following: Kirkwood – Sundays River Valley Municipal Offices Addo – Sundays River Valley Municipal Satellite Offices in Addo Paterson – Sundays River Valley Municipal Satellite Offices in Paterson
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRES The generic evacuation centres are: Town Halls Community Halls (including Farmers halls) Churches Schools Sport Fields Hospitals
IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Water reticulation and supply Electricity Supply Storm water drainage Sewerage Roads and bridges Communications
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IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES AT RISK
In this Municipality there is a clear lack of suitable infrastructure. In view of this the whole of the area surroundings, particularly around the village of Paterson is exposed to uncontrolled fires and severe wind storms.
In addition the location and topographical profile of the the Addo National Park is also an area of concern. This is due to the fact that their resources seem to be limited and this will tend to result in effective measures being implemented.
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D SUMMARISED RISK MATRICES
Information gathered during the assessment was analysed and summarised in order to determine a risk profile for each local municipality and ultimately the District. Each potential risk was evaluated in terms of the local municipality and a priority given based on information gathered during the risk assessment exercise.
FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
KOUGA LOCAL EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 10 5 4 9 1 3 2 7 6 8
FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
NDLAMBE LOCAL EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 9 5 4 10 8 1 3 2 8 6 7
FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
MAKANA LOCAL EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 7 2 6 5 3 1 4 8
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FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
SUNDAYS RIVER EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 5 1 6 2 4 3 9 7 8
FIRE
FLOOD STORM HAZMAT
BLUE CRANE RAILWAY
EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 4 2 5 1 3 6 7
FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
BAVIAANS LOCAL EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 2 1 5 3 6 X
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FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
IKWEZI LOCAL EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 4 3 2 6 1 5 7
FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
CAMDEBOO LOCAL EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 3 1 4 2 5 6
FIRE
FLOOD STORM HAZMAT
KOU KAMMA RAILWAY
EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
MUNICIPALITY SURGE TIDAL 10 5 4 6 9 1 2 3 7 8
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The results of this rating exercise is summarised in the Risk Calculation Table.
RISK CALCULATION TABLE
IDAL
FIRE LOOD
TORM
AZMAT
T
AILWAY
ARITIME
SURGE
F
PIDEMIC S
ORNADO
ROUGHT
AVIATION
H
R
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M
T
D A KOUGA 10 5 4 11 9 1 3 2 7 6 8
NDLAMBE 9 5 4 10 8 1 3 2 8 6 7
MAKANA 7 2 6 5 3 1 11 4 8 11 11
SUNDAYS RIVER 5 1 11 11 6 2 4 3 9 7 8
BLUE CRANE 4 2 11 11 5 1 11 3 6 11 7
BAVIAANS 2 1 11 11 5 3 11 6 4 11 11
IKWEZI 4 3 11 2 6 1 11 5 7 11 11
CAMDEBOO 3 1 4 11 11 2 11 5 6 11 11
KOU KAMMA 10 5 4 6 9 1 2 3 11 7 8
TOTAL 54 24 66 78 62 13 67 33 66 81 82
DISTRICT RATING 4 1 6 9 5 2 8 3 7 10 11
Based on the information contained in the table above the following rating scale has been applied to the tables reflected below. The scale ranges form a rating of 1 for high priority to 10 being the lowest priority.
The Matrix for the Sarah Baartman District is a summary of the identified risk priorities for each of the other nine Municipalities as a whole.
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FIRE
FLOOD STORM
HAZMAT RAILWAY
SARAH BAARTMAN EPIDEMIC
AVIATION
MARITIME
TORNADO TORNADO DROUGHT
DISTRICT SURGE TIDAL RISK IN RELATION 4 1 6 9 5 2 8 3 7 10 11 TO MUNICIPALITY
The figure above reflects the overall Risk Analysis Matrix for the Sarah Baartman Municipality. As is evident from the above figure the Sarah Baartman District Municipality needs to cater in its planning for the full ambit of otential disasters emanating from the abovementioned risk. This risk profile is a summary of the various types of risk as determined in each Local Municipality.
The District Municipality would need to have developed plans for the mitigation of risk as well as contingency plans for handling of disasters of various sorts.
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E TOP PRIORITY RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES
TOP PRIORITY RISK FOR THE SARAH BAARTMAN MUNICIPALITY AND EACH MUNICIPALITY
The risk matrices for the Sarah Baartman District Municipality and the other nine Municipalities have been determined and extrapolated from these matrices are the determined potential risk priorities.
A Risk Priority Rating has been determined for the District as well as for each of the nine Local Municiplalities. The top three risk priorities are determined for the District and each of the nine Municipalities:
These assessments are reflected below:
SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MINICIPALITY
FIRE
STORMS
HAZMAT
KOUGA : Staff
The assessments for the top three priorities for the Local Municipalities are as follows: SOMERSET EAST : Full infrastructure
KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CAPE ST FRANCIS : Full – time staff STORMS
GRAAFF REINETTHAZMAT : Full – time staff
TIDAL SURGES
ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure KOUGA : Staff
WILLOWMORE : Full infrastructure SOMERSET EAST : Full infrastructure
NDLAMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY JANSENVILLE : Full infrastructure CAPE ST FRANCISSTORMS : Full – time staff
HAZMAT PATTERSON : Full infrastructure GRAAFF REINETT : Full – time staff 78 TIDAL SURGES
KIRKWOOD : Full – time staff ALEXANDRIAKOUGA : FullStaff infrastructure
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MAKANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
STORMS
FIRES
EPIDEMICS
KOUGA : Staff
SOMERSETSUNDAYS EAST RIVER LOCAL: MINICIPALITYFull infrastructure
FIRES CAPE ST FRANCIS : Full – time staff STORMS
HAZMAT GRAAFF REINETT : Full – time staff
KOUGA : Staff
ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure
SOMERSETBLUE CRANE EAST LOCAL: MUNICIPALITYFull infrastructure
WILLOWMORESTORMS : Full infrastructure
CAPE ST FRANCISFIRES : Full – time staff JANSENVILLE : Full infrastructure HAZMAT GRAAFF REINETT : Full – time staff KOUGA : Staff PATTERSON : Full infrastructure
ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure
KIRKWOOD SOMERSET EAST : Full –infrastructure time staff BAVIAANS LOCAL MINICIPALITY WILLOWMORE : Full infrastructure FIRE HANKEY CAPE ST FRANCIS : :Full – time Fullstaff infrastructure DROUGHTS JANSENVILLE : Full infrastructure
KAREEDOUW GRAAFF REINETTSTORMS : FireFull –station time staff and additional staff
PATTERSON : Full infrastructure KOUGA : Staff
STEYTLERVILLE ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure
KIRKWOOD : Full – time staff SOMERSETIKWEZI EAST LOCAL MINICIPALITY: Full infrastructure ADDO WILLOWMORE : Full infrastructure
HANKEY STORMS : Full infrastructure CAPE ST FRANCIS : Full – time staff ALICDALE JANSENVILLE TORNADOS: Full: infrastructureFull infrastructure 79 KAREEDOUW : Fire station and additional staff GRAAFF REINETTFIRES : Full – time staff RIEBEECK PATTERSON EAST : Full infrastructure KOUGA : Staff STEYTLERVILLE : Full infrastructure ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure
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CAMDEBOO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
FIRES
STORMS
DROUGHTS
KOUGA : Staff
SOMERSET EAST : Full infrastructure KOU KAMMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
STORMS CAPE ST FRANCIS : Full – time staff
TIDAL SURGES
GRAAFF REINETTHAZMAT : Full – time staff
KOUGA : Staff ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure
SOMERSET EAST : Full infrastructure WILLOWMORE : Full infrastructure
CAPE ST FRANCIS : Full – time staff JANSENVILLE : Full infrastructure
GRAAFF REINETT : Full – time staff PATTERSON : Full infrastructure
ALEXANDRIA : Full infrastructure KIRKWOOD : Full – time staff
WILLOWMORE : Full infrastructure HANKEY : Full infrastructure
JANSENVILLE : Full infrastructure KAREEDOUW : Fire station and additional staff
PATTERSON : Full infrastructure STEYTLERVILLE : Full infrastructure
KIRKWOOD : Full – time staff ADDO : Full infrastructure
80 HANKEY : Full infrastructure ALICDALE : Full infrastructure
KAREEDOUW : Fire station and additional staff RIEBEECK EAST : Full infrastructure
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F IMPACT OF RELEVANT GLOBAL RISK CONDITIONS
Climate Change
The coastal environment is a unique and dynamic system where elements from land, sea, air and people converge.
It encompasses a wide range of terrestrial and marine environments - from rivers, coastal forests, wetlands, coral reefs and sea grass beds to the open waters of estuaries, cities and farms. Broadly speaking, it is the portion of land influenced by being near the sea and the portion of the sea influenced by being near land. This area has remarkable ecological productivity and offers a diverse range of goods and services. As a result the coastal environment has been the centre of human activity for hundreds of years, with a marked impact on and degradation of the ecological functioning of the coastal system. As a consequence, developed coastal areas are increasingly susceptible to natural hazards. Despite this some coastal areas still offer development opportunities which may promote local and regional economic development.
Given the value of the coast, pressure to develop is increasing and there is a need to improve management of the coastal environment and its resource.
In recent years, in addition to the reliance on the natural resource base of the coastal system, coastal development is being driven by the appeal of living at the coast coupled with personal wealth, an increase in coastal holiday-homes and resorts, and demand for leisure and outdoor activities associated with the coast.
These can be related to economic conditions of increased consumer spending power, increased mobility of people and more available leisure time. This development brings about changes in land cover (vegetation and human-made features on the earth’s surface) and land-use (human activities and impacts on land cover), in response to human needs and wants. Changes in land use result in significant economic and environmental impacts within the coastal system.
Historically, within South Africa, coastal developments were concentrated in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. These areas have in recent years become intensively developed and the market has shifted to other favourable areas, notably the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape coast, though developed in and around the two primary economic nodes, East London and Port Elizabeth, has until recently remained relatively undeveloped.
Development brings with it associated political and socio-economic pressures which need to be assessed and considered holistically in terms of management and planning for development within the coastal environment. With this in mind, this 81
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Mapping historic and current land cover and land-use patterns
This study uses GIS (Geographic Information Systems) as the primary tool for mapping historic and current land cover and land-use patterns within the study area. GIS is an essential tool in time series analysis, enabling the efficient capture, analysis and comparison of land-use and land cover at different time intervals.
Land cover data was captured from aerial photographs at three dates: 1940, 1970 and 2004 based on availability of aerial photographs for the study area.
The study considers coastal land cover and land-use change within the local municipalities of Ndlambe has identified distinct differences between the two municipalities in terms of land cover and land-use. These differences can largely be attributed to the political history of the area.
The Ndlambe Local Municipality has always been part of the Republic of South Africa and as such was subject to different policies.
Coastal development pressure
To date this study has shown that both municipalities have a high proportion of natural land cover. This status is changing as coastal development pressure increases. Development within the Ndlambe Municipality is being driven largely by economic activity and social desirability..
Development within the Ndlambe Municipality is seen to be following two distinct development trends, namely an increase in game farming and an increase in urban type development. Stock farming is being replaced by game farming, largely due to economic factors. These include factors such as low cattle prices in comparison to income from game farming, the labour intensive factor of stock farming and more recently the effects of stock theft on stock farming.
In terms of urban type developments, people’s increasing ‘need’ to be at the coast has created demand for coastal accommodation. This has resulted in an increase in coastal development and spending on development within this zone.
Tidal Surges
Ttidal surges have been associated with the Eastern Cape for a very long time. For example the ’68 high tide in PE which combined disasterously with huge rains.
In a world awash with uncertainty over climate change, UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) can be used as a yardstick.
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Adding one centimetre to the level of the ocean while continuing to build in flood- prone areas, such as the Baakens Valley in PE, is “a melting pot for disaster”.
On Friday 29 August 2008, the above storm covered an area of 4.6 million sq kms
In reality there has been a major flood in the Eastern Cape every 35 years during the last 100 years. With all the effects of the acceleration of climate change this figure can be adjusted to a major flood every 32 years. Consequently an ocean surge is going to re occur..
For the SA Weather Service the above depicted storm was “monstrously bloated and hideously malformed”, the biggest he’s seen in a decade of almost daily surfcasting.
In the last eight years, “these huge storms always occur between August 20th and September fifth – during a two-week period “straddling winter and spring.
The area around Port Elizabeth has had five major storms in five years, and the one depicted above was the biggest – stretching from Cape Aghullas to the ice shelf – a distance of 3 600km.
The South African Weather Service sees an increase in frequency and ferocity of our ocean storms, and urges people to take action now “before a 10-foot wall of white water starts coming through your lounge”.
The effects of global warming, deforestation, carbon emissions, bio-fuels, the decimation of fish stocks and depletion of bio mass and diversity, the way we kill 83
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The Eastern Cape has two weather experts, and they could not be more different. Garth Sampson is our doughty, cautious weather guy in Port Elizabeth who represents the weather office.
Human Diseases
Communicable diseases are diseases that are infectious, infecting mostly children from poor communities. Bad living conditions make these children susceptible to otherwise preventable illnesses .Examples are malnutrition, polio, tuberculosis and measles.
Non-communicable diseases affect individuals and cannot be passed onto others. They are caused largely by reduced physical activity, bad eating habits, alcohol and smoking. Examples are cardio vascular (heart) diseases and strokes.
The Provincial Government of the Eastern Cape run campaigns to encourage parents to have their children immunised against diseases such as polio, measles and neo-natal tetanus. The directorates monitors polio, tetanus and measles on an ongoing basis. They also facilitate the provision of supplementary feeding to children most at risk at all health facilities. They have prioritized the reproductive health women by facilitating access to safe termination of pregnancy services, making contraceptives available and training health workers in counselling and termination of pregnancy policy. They have targeted breast cancer and run awareness programmes about the disease.
The directorates are also responsible for monitoring and reducing the rate of tuberculosis infection.
Outbreak response teams are being put in place in each region to respond speedily to sudden outbreaks.
Key Challenges
• To reduce severe malnutrition, the prevalence of stunting and Vitamin A deficiency in children under the age of five • To assist in the implementation of the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) with a focus on the follow-up of babies on the programme.The programme includes the provision of formula milk to children; • To ensure that appropriate test kits are available and the necessary training is
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Animal Diseases
Classical swine fever
In July 2005, South Africa reported outbreaks of CSF in Western Cape Province, the first outbreaks of the disease to be reported in South Africa since 1918. The disease spread to neighbouring Eastern Cape Province and several outbreaks have been reported. The disease does not appear to be under control. There is a risk of spread to other provinces and even to other countries, especially if wild boars become infected.
Foot and mouth disease Nil African swine fever Nil Bovine spongiform encephalopathy Nil Lumpy skin disease Nil West Nile fever Nil Rinderpest Nil American foulbrood Nil Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome Nil Rabbit haemorrhagic disease Nil
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G RECOMMENDED WAY FORWARD
For purposes of completeness it is is appropariate to mention two important
factors regarding the way forward in relation to the risk assessment review that is contained in this report .
Point One
It would be appropriate for consideration be given to the need to review the contents of the report and for plans to be put in place to develop detailed response protocols for the District Municipality and for each Local Municipality
Point Two
It would also be necessary that all Local Municipalities embark on a process to develop detailed Contingency Plans at each Local Municipality Level.
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H GENERIC MUNICIPAL INFORMATION
BAVIAANS MUNICIPALITY
Name of District Disaster Management Official: MACHULE SWAARTBOOI
Contact details: Office Physical Address : 39 Boom Street, Jansenville (6265
Office Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0118
Mobile Number : 073 – 918 4871
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0118
Name of Ward Councilors for Steytlerville
Ward No.1 (Steytlerville):
Name of Ward Councilor : Clr. Patrick Daniels
Physical Address : Steytler Municipal Office
Telephone Number : N/A
Mobile Number : 084 - 708 0494
Fax Number : N/A
Ward No. 2 (Steytlerville)
Name of Ward Councilor : Clr. Lydia Miggels
Physical Address : Steytler Municipal Office
Telephone Number : N/A
Mobile Number : 073 – 151 7475
Fax Number : N/A
Ward No. 3 (Steytlerville)
Name of Ward Councilor : Clr. Davie Bezuidenhout
Physical Address : Steytler Municipal Office
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Telephone & Fax Number : N/A
Mobile Number : 082 – 321 2250
Ward No. 1 (Willowmore)
Name of Ward Councilor : Clr. Jaapie Booysen
Ward No. 1 (Willowmore)
Name of Ward Councilor : Clr. Jaapie Booysen
Physical Address : Willowmore Municipal Office
Telephone Number : N/A
Mobile Number : 082 – 296 7399
Fax Number : N/A
Ward No. 2 (Willowmore)
Name of Ward Councilor : Clr. Benjamin Aarens
Physical Address : Willowmore Municipal Office
Telephone Number : 044 – 923 1004
Mobile Number : N/A
Fax Number : N/A
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SUNDAYS RIVER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Name of District Disaster Management Official : MZUKISI FEZI
Contact details -
Physical Address : Middle Street Fire Station, Kirkwood
Telephone Number : 042 – 230 0047
Mobile Number : 072 – 803 5645
Fax Number : 042 – 230 0035
Name of Municipal Disaster Management Officer : Mr. V. Balasane
Contact details –
Office Address : Blue Crane Protection Services, Somerset East
Office Telephone : 042 – 243 6447
Mobile Number : 082 – 653 6561 / 083 – 387 3721
Fax Number : 042 – 243 0109
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IKWEZI
Name of District Disaster Management Official : MACHULE SWAARTBOOI
Contact details -
Physical Address : 39 Boom Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0118
Mobile Number : 073 – 918 4871
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0118
District Disaster Management Official
Ward 1 – Vuyisile Gerald Jacobs
Contact details -
Telephone Number : 049 – 846 0068
Mobile Number : 079 – 992 1405
Fax Number : 049 – 892 4319
Ward 2 – Arthur Ronald Knott – Craig
Contact details -
Telephone Number : 049 – 891 0380
Mobile Number : 078 – 628 9312
Fax Number : 049 – 892 4319
Ward 4 – Colin Abels
Contact details -
Telephone Number : N/A
Mobile Number : 082 – 927 2309
Fax Number : 049 – 892 4319
Ward 5 – Isak Reid
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Contact details -
Telephone Number : 049 – 892 3190
Mobile Number : 082 – 731 2929 / 049 891 0584
Fax Number : 049 – 892 4319
Ward 6 – Angeline Booysen
Contact details -
Telephone Number : 049 – 892 2480
Mobile Number : 072 – 833 9605
Fax Number : 049 – 892 4319
Name of District Disaster Management Official : MACHULE SWAARTBOOI
Contact details -
Office Physical Address : 39 Boom Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0118
Mobile Number : 073 – 918 4871
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0118
Ikwezi Municipality has a total of five (5) Councilors. There are no specific Ward Councilors; all five Councilors serve the whole Municipality either generally or in specific focus areas.
Name of Mayor : Clr . Sizwe Mngwevu
Contact details -
Office Physical Address : Ikwezi Municipal Offices – 34 Main Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0021
Mobile Number : 073 – 584 6537
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0105
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Name of Councilor : Clr. Notizi Vanda (Specific Portfolio – Infrastructure)
Contact details -
Office Physical Address : Ikwezi Municipal Offices – 34 Main Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0021
Mobile Number : 076 –912 7129
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0105
Name of Councilor : Clr. Agnes Lizwane (Specific Portfolio – Social Services)
Contact details -
Office Physical Address : Ikwezi Municipal Offices – 34 Main Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0021
Mobile Number : 072 –087 2949
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0105
Name Of Councilor : Clr. B. Bester
Contact details -
Office Physical Address : Ikwezi Municipal Offices – 34 Main Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0021
Mobile Number : 082 – 424 8709
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0105
Name of Councilor : Clr. Stanley Fereira
Contact details:-
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Office Physical Address : Ikwezi Municipal Offices – 34 Main Street, Jansenville
Telephone Number : 049 – 836 0021
Mobile Number : 084 – 586 8531
Fax Number : 049 – 836 0105
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KOU KAMMA
Name of District Disaster Management Official : Nomakhaya Duna
Contact details:-
Office Physical Address : Kareedouw Municipal Offices,5 Keet Street,Kareedouw
Telephone Number : 042 – 288 0303 (X219)
Mobile Number : 076 – 048 7767
Fax Number : 042 – 288 0797
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KOUGA
Name of District Disaster Management Official : James Mzangwa
Contact details:-
Office Physical Address : Protection Services Humansdorp
Telephone Number : 042 – 291 0250 / 283/ 295
Mobile Number : 072 – 235 1493/ 082 895 3869
Fax Number : 042 – 291 0405 / 042 2911705
Name of ward Councilors
Ward .1 CLR .B RHEEDER
Mobile Number : 082 848 2514
Ward .2 CLR .R. DENNIS
Mobile Number : 083 687 7757
Ward .3 CLR .N. BOTHA
Mobile Number : 082 406 8213
Ward .4 CLR .B. ROLLISON
Mobile Number : 083 – 605 9417
Ward .5 CLR .V. CAMEALIO - BENJAMIN
Mobile Number : 083 – 605 9392
Ward .6 CLR .S . SWEPU
Mobile Number : 083 – 429 2283
Ward .7 CLR .F. LLOYD
Mobile Number : 082 – 295 1590
Ward .8 CLR .M. UNGERER
Mobile Number : 083 – 409 8776
Ward .9 CLR .M. TSHUME
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Mobile Number : 082 – 724 0544
Ward .10 CLR .G. MBNDANA
Mobile Number : 083 – 605 9431
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NDLAMBE
Name of District Disaster Management Official: DODO SHUPING
Contact details:-
Office physical addres: Port Alfred Fire Station, Albany Street, Port Alfred
Office Telephone : 046 624 1151
Cell phone number : 073 920 3514
Fax number : 046 624 2727
Name of Ward Councillors:
Ward 1 – Clr. T. Mayinje
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number: N/A
Cell/Home phone number: 082 451 1732
Ward 2 – Clr. G. Coltman
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number: 046 653 0734
Cell/Home phone number: 084 654 7153
Ward 3 – Clr. M. Mike
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number: N/A
Cell/Home phone number: 082 557 2692
Ward 4 – Clr. D. Mnyungula
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : N/A
Cell/Home phone number : 073 266 6350
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Ward 5 – Clr. N. Maphaphu
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : N/A
Cell/Home phone number : 082 451 1285
Ward 6 – Clr. S.R. Tandani
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 624 2927
Cell/Home phone number : 082 451 1653
Ward 7 – Clr. M.L. Swanepoel
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 624 2927
Cell/Home phone number : 082 324 3315
Ward 8 – Clr. L. Maneli
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number :
Cell/Home phone number : 073 507 5136
Ward 9 – Clr. N. Mani-Gwata
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : N/A
Cell/Home phone number : 072 656 4859
Name of District Disaster Management Official : DODO SHUPING
Contact details:-
Office Physical address : Port Alfred Fire Station,Albany Street, Port Alfred
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Office Telephone : 046 – 624 1151
Mobile Number : 073 – 920 3514
Fax Number : 046 –624 2727
Name of Ward Councilors;
Ward 1 – Clr. B. Bonani
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 622 8824
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2008
Ward 2 – Clr. R.M. Madinda
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2004
Ward 3 – Clr. Z. Peter
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 603 6111
Cell/Home phone number : 082 654 3392
Ward 4 – Clr. M. Phongolo
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 622 7909
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2038
Ward 5 – Clr. L. Nase
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : N/A
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2037
Ward 6 – Clr. Z. Mantla
Contact details:-
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Office Telephone number : 046 622 7226
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2006
Ward 7 – Clr. N. Gaga
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 622 2215
Cell/Home phone number : 072 836 6724
Ward 8 – Clr. N.J. Fuku
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 622 7335
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2032
Ward 9 – Clr. M. Ntshiba
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 603 8515
Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2016
Ward 10 – Clr. X.G. Simakhule
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 622 2580
Cell/Home phone number : 078 260 3948
Ward 11 – Clr. N.B. May
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : 046 622 8751
Cell/Home phone number : 073 675 9143
Ward 12 – Clr. N. Stamper
Contact details:-
Office Telephone number : N/A
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Cell/Home phone number : 082 614 2040
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SUNDAYS RIVER
Name of District Disaster Management Official: MZUKISI FEZI
Contact details:-
Office physical address : Middle Street Fire Station, Kirkwood
Office Telephone : 042 230 0047
Phone number : 072 803 5645
Fax number : 042 230 0035
name of District Disaster Management Official : Nomakhaya Duna
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Office Physical Address : Kareedouw Municipal Offices,5 Keet Street,Kareedouw
Telephone Number : 042 288 0303
Mobile Number : 076 – 048 7767
Fax Number : 042 –28 8 0797
Name of Ward Councillors :
Ward 1 – Cr. J. Kettledas
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Mobile/ Home Number : 083 – 384 9884
Fax Number : 042 –723 1220
Ward 2 – Cr. (Mrs.) S. Jacobs
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Mobile/ Home Number : 083 –447 2802
Fax Number : 042 –723 1220 102
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Ward 3 – Cr. F.J Yake
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Mobile/ Home Number : 079- 971 1198
Fax Number : 042 –288 0797
Ward 4 – Cr. D.S. Ncethezo
Contact details:-
Mobile/ Home Number : 083 – 447 7202
Fax Number : 042 –288 0797
Ward 5 – Cr. M.W. Wogane
Contact details:-
Mobile/ Home Number : 076 – 528 8196
Fax Number : 042 –288 0797
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