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Disaster Assistance Act 1987.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
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.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Basic legislation
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for emergency response and relief in case of natural and man-made disasters.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Disaster Assistance (Amendment) Act 2019 (P.L. 2019-119).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2019

Keyword: Financing, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX