Disaster Assistance Act 1987.
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Abstract
This Act provides for emergency response and relief in case of natural and man-made disasters.
The cabinet shall be the principal authority for purposes of this Act. It may declare the state of disaster and shall be responsible for disaster preparedness. There shall be established a Disaster Committee under the supervision and control of the Chief Secretary who shall be the Disaster Coordinator. The Disaster Committee shall be responsible for mitigation of the effects of any disasters and in the event of any such disaster shall be responsible for directing the conduct of counter-disaster operations. It shall also draft a disaster plan.
The cabinet shall be the principal authority for purposes of this Act. It may declare the state of disaster and shall be responsible for disaster preparedness. There shall be established a Disaster Committee under the supervision and control of the Chief Secretary who shall be the Disaster Coordinator. The Disaster Committee shall be responsible for mitigation of the effects of any disasters and in the event of any such disaster shall be responsible for directing the conduct of counter-disaster operations. It shall also draft a disaster plan.
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An Act to reduce vulnerability of people and communities of the Republic to damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or manmade catastrophes; to clarify the role of the Cabinet and local governments in the prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from disaster; to authorize and provide for coordination of activities relating to disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery between agencies, and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
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Consolidated version of P.L. 1987-20 (Title 7 Cap 10) as at 26 June 2006.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
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No