As required by the Disaster Management Act of 2002 the City has developed a Disaster Management Plan. This plan is aligned to the Provincial Disaster Management framework and other relevant guidelines as per the act. In an effort to ensure that this document becomes a reality: 

 

EMS is expanding its disaster management volunteer cadre so that communities become agents of the disaster management in the city;
EMS has a Disaster Manag​ement Forum and is part of the Provincial Disaster Management Forum;​
EMS conducts joint simulation exercises with businesses and other relevant agencies to ensure preparedness and mitigation;
EMS conducts awareness sessions to prepare all stakeholders to mitigate disasters; and
EMS has established partnerships with other key partners like the South African Weather Service and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.

In Summary
​These by-laws apply within the area of jurisdiction of the City of Joburg ​Council and are in addition to any applicable national or provincial law.