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Disaster Management Act, 2015 (No. 17 of 2015).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette 2015.
Long title
An Act to provide for establishment of the Disaster Management Agency, disaster risk management, coordination mechanism for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, establishment of a Disaster Management Fund and to provide for other related matters.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Policy/planning Basic legislation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response measures and establishes the Disaster Management Agency and the Disaster Management Fund. The Agency is established as a body corporate and shall be managed by the Disaster Management Council. The Act also designates Regional, District, Ward and Village Disaster Management Committees. The Agency shall, with approval of the Minister, prepare and maintain the Disaster Management Plan.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Disaster Relief Coordination Act No. 9 of 1990.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1990

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Institution, Education, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX