It is generally not provided for in national budgets as a separate line item, with the exception of the Department of Agriculture. There is no monitoring and evaluation of plans for disaster risk reduction. NGOs may be involved in promoting public and community awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation. Capacity to respond Fund upkeep of fire, ambulance and emergency services from budget.
Provincial departments fund upkeep of staff and equipment from own budget.
Various national departments fund upkeep of staff and equipment from own budgets. Immediate relief Fund fire, ambulance and emergency services, which respond immediately. Will fund immediate relief such as shelter and food for affected victims, depending on financial and material resources. Provincial government may provide financial support to municipalities, if their resources are inadequate to deal with the emergency or disaster. Provincial branches of some national departments, such as the departments of Welfare and Water Affairs, may respond promptly.