b. Disaster Management was a sub-directorate within the Department of the Office of the Municipal Manager. There were two divisions in the sub-directorate, namely Disaster Management and Fire Services. There was currently a staff complement of 18 with the organogram still being reviewed. There was a concerted effort to build capacity of officials and communities. On the state-of- readiness, the centre was operational 24 hours through the 18 trained volunteers with personnel on standby.