City steps up its Disaster Risk Reduction Campaign in informal settlements ahead of Festive Season

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre is intensifying its public awareness campaign, with the introduction of a community-based educational theatre programme in informal settlements across Cape Town.

Theatre and drama will be used as a vehicle to raise the level of awareness in areas where communities are at a high risk for fires. The first of these sessions will take place in Philippi.

Volunteers will also hand out information pamphlets and provide residents with practical tips for reducing their vulnerability to fires.

This campaign offers a range of practical tips to mitigate against fire hazard and to ensure a state of readiness by communities for unforeseen emergencies and disastrous situations.

As part of the ‘Protect yourself against fires’ campaign, vulnerable communities will be educated through the performing arts, featuring music, dance, audience participation, comedy and drama.

Further enquiries: Charlotte Powell, Head: Public Awareness and Preparedness, Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021 597 5013 or Cell: 084711 7710


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Source: Wilfred Schrevian Evan Solomons-Johannes

Head: Systems Integration, Special Projects

Acting Head: Disaster Operations Centre