Mombasa County Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act, 2017 (No. 8 of 2017).

This Act designs and establishes the county disaster management structure and provides with respect to disaster prevention and mitigation in the Mombasa County. It establishes the Disaster and Emergency Management Committee and the County Disaster Management Fund, defines functions and powers of the Committee and provides with respect to the administration of the Fund. The objects of this Act are to —advance disaster preparedness and emergency management measures establish an efficient structure for the management of disasters and emergencies; enhance the capacity of the county government to effectively manage the impacts of disasters and emergencies and to take all necessary action to prevent or minimise threats to life, property health and the environment from natural disasters and other emergencies; ensure that the county government effectively coordinates with other relevant agencies to mitigate the impacts of disasters and emergencies; vest authority in persons to act during times of disaster and emergencies in accordance with this Act, and to require the observance and implementation of directives given and initiatives taken by persons authorised under this Act; and implement mechanisms to reduce risks and hazards that may cause, contribute to or exacerbate disaster situations in the county.