a. The first draft of the District Disaster Management Framework was available and out for comment within the institution. Policy in respect of response, relief and rehabilitation had been drafted and submitted to the policy committee. The District had embarked on an intensive education and awareness programme including schools. Volunteers had been trained in first aid, fundamentals of disaster management and fire fighting. Municipal officials and councillors have also been trained in disaster risk management planning, fundamentals of disaster risk management planning and emergency trauma response.