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Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (1995)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Hazards Institution Early warning system
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides in general for preparedness for disasters. The principal objects of the Office shall be to advance disaster preparedness and emergency management measures in Jamaica by facilitating and coordinating the development and implementation of integrated disaster management systems.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2015

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Special fund, Policy/planning, Early warning system, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX