Disaster Assistance Act 1987. Country/Territory Marshall Islands Document type Legislation Date 1987 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Disasters Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act provides for emergency response and relief in case of natural and man-made disasters. Full text English Website www.paclii.org