INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION

Resilience Starts At Home: Building Resilient Communities Through Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction And Climate

ANEW Resort White River, Mbombela

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KNOW YOUR RISK

Disasters do not happen without warning. Understanding the hazards that affect your community is the first step towards protecting yourself and your family.

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LOCAL RISKS

Learn about local risks such as floods, storms, droughts, veld fires and heatwaves.

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VULNERABLE AREAS

Know which areas in your community are most vulnerable.

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STAY INFORMED

Stay informed about weather and disaster alerts.

PREPAREDNESS SAVES LIVES

Family Emergency Plan

Develop a family emergency plan.

Emergency Contacts

Keep emergency contact numbers accessible.

Emergency Kit

Prepare an emergency kit with essential supplies.

Teach Children

Teach children what to do during emergencies.

Mr Mbulelo Tshangana

CoGTA Director General

Dr Elias Sithole

Head of Centre,
National Disaster

Mr Abram Sithole

Chief Executive Officer: National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leadership (NHTKL)

Mr W Khumalo

Municipal Manager:
City of Mbombela

Mr Dumisani Mahlangu

Municipal Manager:
Thembisile Hani Municipality

Ms Dora Marema

Portfolio Head-Municipal Sustainability:
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

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