The North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) in South Africa is a government entity tasked with coordinating disaster risk management activities in the North West Province. It operates under the framework of South Africa's Disaster Management Act, 2002, aiming to minimize disaster risks, respond effectively to emergencies, and support recovery efforts.
Mission
To promote sustainable development and safeguard lives, property, and the environment by implementing proactive disaster risk reduction measures and providing effective disaster response and recovery mechanisms.
Vision
A safe and resilient North West Province where communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems are prepared for, protected from, and able to recover from the impacts of disasters.
Key Objectives
- Disaster Risk Reduction: Implement strategies to reduce the risks and impacts of disasters through community awareness, training, and infrastructure improvements.
- Preparedness: Strengthen community and institutional readiness for emergencies.
- Response Coordination: Ensure efficient and coordinated disaster response among stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs, and the private sector.
- Recovery and Rehabilitation: Facilitate sustainable recovery efforts to restore normalcy after disasters.
- Policy Implementation: Enforce national and provincial disaster management policies and frameworks.
The PDMC collaborates closely with local municipalities, national disaster management authorities, and other organizations to fulfill its mandate.