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Emergency Act (2017).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
The Act establishes the legal framework for crisis management, including the prevention of emergencies, preparedness measures and the resolution of events that endanger life, health, property or the environment. It defines key concepts such as emergency, crisis management and vital services and sets out general principles, including cooperation between authorities and the allocation of responsibilities at national, regional and local levels.
The Act regulates the organisation of crisis management, including risk analysis, emergency response planning, risk communication and the coordination of authorities during emergencies. It establishes mechanisms for public warning, reporting of emergencies and the development of national and local risk analyses. It also provides for measures such as evacuation, sheltering and civil protection training, and governs the declaration, management and termination of an emergency situation, including the powers of appointed officials and the involvement of the Defence Forces and other entities.
The Act further provides rules on the continuity of vital services, including obligations of service providers to assess risks, ensure operational continuity and report incidents. It sets out measures applicable during emergency situations, including restrictions on movement, obligations to perform work and use of property, as well as provisions on supervision, liability, offences and compensation for damage arising in the context of emergency management.
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 July 2017.
Notes
Consolidated version including amendments up to RT I, 30.12.2025, 4, published in the State Gazette.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
RT I, 03.03.2017, 1
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Hädaolukorra seadus (2017).