Disaster Management Act, 2002 (No. 13 of 2002). Country/Territory Antigua and Barbuda Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Antigua and Barbuda Gazette of 2002, Acts Supplement, pp. 1-46. Long titleAn 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 Hazards Early warning system Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, 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. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Emergency Powers (Hurricane, Earthquake, Fire or Flood) Act (Cap. 148), No. 5 of 1957. Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1957 Keyword: Hazards, Forest fires, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Food security, Nutrition, Potable water, Public health, Flood Source: FAO, FAOLEX