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Safety and security resources

<h2 class="sectHeading">Our resources</h2> Our safety and security resources cover everything from fire and flood safety to shark awareness. All materials are available for download and range from colourful infographics to informative pamphlets and checklists.To see all of our safety and security education resources, please visit our document centre, select Graphics and educational material as a category, and then Safety and security as a theme filter. <h2 class="sectHeading">Featured publications</h2>Browse some of our popular resources below and share them with your students, friends or household. Be Ready for an Earthquake booklet and poster Protect yourself, your family and your home from earthquakes with these helpful resources. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/DRM_Earthquake_Booklet_English.pdf" target="_blank">Be Ready for an Earthquake booklet</a> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/DRM_Earthquake_Poster_English.pdf" target="_blank">Be Ready for an Earthquake poster</a> Be Shark Smart infographic Learn about the Shark Spotters flag system. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/CCT%20Shark%20Infographic_01.pdf" target="_blank">Be Shark Smart infographic</a> Beach Safety pamphlet Make sure that you and your family stay safe on Cape Town’s beaches this summer with these helpful tips. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/C6676_DRM_3.2_Beach_Safety_Eng_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Beach Safety pamphlet – English</a> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/DRM_3.2_Beach_Safety_Afr_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Beach Safety pamphlet – Afrikaans</a> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/DRM_3.2_Beach_Safety_Xhosa_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Beach Safety pamphlet – isiXhosa</a> Domestic Violence Affects Everyone pamphlet Learn about the affects of domestic violence and what you can be to help someone in a domestic violence situation. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Metro%20Police%20Domestic%20Violence.pdf" target="_blank">Domestic Violence Affects Everyone pamphlet</a> Fire Prevention infographic Learn about the main causes of fire and what you can do to prevent them in the home and outdoors. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/0029_Fire%20prevention%20infographic_FA.pdf" target="_blank">Fire Prevention infographic</a> Prepare for Flooding infographic Protect yourself, your family and your home from seasonal flooding with this helpful infographic. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/FloodInfographic.pdf" target="_blank">Prepare for Flooding infographic</a> What is a Heat Wave? booklet Find out how to recognise heat exhaustion, heatstroke and what you should do during a heat wave. <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/3.1_Heatwave_Leaflet_ENGL%20-%20FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">What is a Heat Wave? booklet</a>

Our educational resources related safety and security are available to read, download or print.

Be Ready For an Earthquake Booklet	2941374	GP0\|#5702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a;L0\|#05702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a\|Booklet;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2019-10-14T22:00:00Z
Be Ready For an Earthquake Poster	1114578	GP0\|#591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6;L0\|#0591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6\|Poster;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2019-10-14T22:00:00Z
Crime in CT: All Reported Crime Trends (2005-2017) and Crime Per Police Precinct Trends (2011-2017) Research Publication	1116607	GP0\|#60a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77;L0\|#060a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77\|Research publication;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#74dbb0ce-0b0a-42e0-958b-10ee25e7fefd;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-06-01T10:00:00Z
Crime in CT: Reported Violent, Commercial and Drug-related Crime Research Publication (2003-2011)	2367145	GP0\|#60a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77;L0\|#060a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77\|Research publication;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#74dbb0ce-0b0a-42e0-958b-10ee25e7fefd;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2012-08-31T22:00:00Z
Crime in CT: Selected Crime Types Research Publication (2011-2017)	581859	GP0\|#60a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77;L0\|#060a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77\|Research publication;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#74dbb0ce-0b0a-42e0-958b-10ee25e7fefd;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-05-31T22:00:00Z
Crime in CT: Violent Crime Rates (2005-2017) and Violent Crime Per Police Precinct (2011-2017) Research Publication	899884	GP0\|#60a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77;L0\|#060a5a6d3-8874-4b6e-8587-b6dbaeb49f77\|Research publication;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#74dbb0ce-0b0a-42e0-958b-10ee25e7fefd;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-06-01T10:00:00Z