Disaster Management Act, 2002 (No. 13 of 2002).

Country/Territory: Antigua and Barbuda
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2002
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the effective organisation of the preparedness, management, mitigation of, response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters natural and man-made in Antigua and Barbuda.

Subject: Environment gen.
Keyword: Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system Institution Basic legislation
Geographical area: Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes: Enters into force on a day appointed by the Minister.

Abstract: This Act creates various public bodies involved in managing of disasters or the preparation for disasters and defines a series of measures in relation with disaster preparedness and management.
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