Disaster Management Act No. 30 of 2006. Country/Territory Saint Lucia Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for disaster management in Saint Lucia and for related matters. Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Hazards Early warning system Environmental planning Governance Inspection Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Policy/planning Precautionary principle Public health Risk assessment/management Food security Potable water Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on a day fixed by the Minister through an Order published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Act lays down rules for disaster management to plan for and respond to disasters in both pre- and post-disaster phases in order to protect public health and safety, property and the environment. This Act sets forth provisions on the establishment and structure of the National Emergency Management Organization, National Emergency Management Advisory Committee and other committees; development of National Emergency and Disaster Response Plan; establishment and maintenance of emergency and disaster operation centers and premises suitable for use as shelters; obligations of the authorized officers in terms of emergency or disaster; terms and conditions for the declaration of disaster; application of regional and international treaties in times of disaster and emergency; hazard inspections; offences and penalties. The National Emergency and Disaster Response Plan shall include procedures for the release, distribution and replenishment of emergency stores of supplies of food, water, clothing and medical supplies during an alert, a declaration of disaster, a declaration of state of emergency, a notice of evacuation or in the event of or aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Full text English Website www.preventionweb.net References - Legislation Repeals Disaster Preparedness and Response Act Chapter 14.06. Legislation | Saint Lucia | 2000 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Early warning system, EIA, Environmental planning, Governance, Institution, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Inspection, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX