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UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND
1. ANTICIPATION
Is fundamental in both the pre-emergency and post-emergency phases. Thorough on-going risk identification and analysis is essential to anticipation and management of the direct, indirect, and interdependent consequences of emergencies through active horizon-scanning for risks and potential emergencies.
2. ASSESSMENT
Is a vital element of risk management and a key activity in the DMP. Once identified all relevant risks and hazards should be assessed to establish the likelihood of such events occurring and the potential impact on the University.
3. PREVENTION
The objective of the DMP is to improve the University’s resilience capability. Where any identified threat or hazard cannot be prevented, strong mitigation strategies should be developed to minimise any risk and potential impact.
4. PREPARATION
All individuals and groups that might play a part in the response and recovery effort should be appropriately prepared. This requires a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and how they fit into the wider, multi-divisional/directorate/faculty picture. This is achieved through a continuous cycle of planning, training, reviewing and evaluating all associated activities to ensure that there is an effective and coordinated framework which is embedded and disseminated across the University.
5. RESPONSE
Response and recovery encompass a diverse range of activities. In particular, an effective response will in part reflect the University’s readiness. The response phase will require the mobilisation of relevant emergency services; however, it is important that the University adopts an integrated approach and response which can be assisted through the collation of accurate communication and information. Any response must be clearly communicated through an established escalation process to ensure the appropriate support functions and procedures are implemented across the University.
6. RECOVERY
Recovery considerations should be an integral part of the combined response from the beginning of an incident to ensure an effective overall outcome. In essence, recovery addresses the human, physical, environmental, and economic impact of any emergency. An integrated approach is required and should focus on the steps and measures required in the restoration process. Once immediate needs are addressed the recovery phase concentrates on the organisation’s ability to recover, enabling it to sustain a level of service.
C. University Overview
• UNIZULU’s campuses are located in KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay, in the King Cetshwayo District and Umhlathuze Municipalities, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. These areas have a population of +/-350 000, and the University has
+/- 18 000 students and +/- 1100 employees.
• The KwaDlangezwa campus encompasses 39 365 hectares, of which is covered by buildings, including student residences and the King Bhekuzulu Hall.
• The Richards Bay campus encompasses 8616 hectares, less than 20% of which is covered by a single, three-storey student academic building. Student residents are located outside the campus in Veldenvlei on Via Verbena Street.
• Major roads provide access to the University’s campuses. These are Guidengracht on the Richards Bay campus and East Central Arterial Street on the KwaDlangezwa campus.
• The nearest industrial facilities are in Richards Bay at a distance from the campus. It is considered unlikely that the University would be directly affected by an incident at these industrial plants.
• Only under extreme conditions would the University be required to evacuate or conduct shelter-in-place due to emergencies.
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