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Disaster Management Rules and Regulation, 2014.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Offences/penalties Policy/planning Early warning system
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Disaster Management Rules and Regulation, 2014 is formulated in accordance with the Disaster Management Act of Bhutan, 2013. The National Disaster Management Authority is the highest decision making body on disaster management in Bhutan. A Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committee established in each Dzongkhag shall coordinate and manage disaster management operations in the Dzongkhag. The Authority shall direct the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Task Force and direct a relevant agency to establish an Early Warning System for potential hazards. The Department of Disaster Management shall establish the National Emergency Operation Centre and Dzongkhag Emergency Operation Centre in each Dzongkhag. The Contingency Plan at the National and Dzongkhag level shall be prepared in accordance with the Contingency Planning Guidelines.

Full text
English/Dzongkha
Website
www.nab.gov.bt

References - Legislation

Implements

Disaster Management Act of Bhutan, 2013.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Institution, Offences/penalties, Community management, Environmental planning, Gender, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX