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Decree containing instructions for the Authority for Community Protection and Preparedness.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree defines the duties and powers of the Authority for Community Protection and Preparedness. The Authority shall prepare and support the preparedness of civil society for natural or man-made disasters and be instrumental in prevention and management of emergency situations. The Authority may also be requested by the Government to assist in the management of crises resulting from international civil conflicts.

Full text
Swedish
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