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 Full text English Website www.moj.gov.jm References - Legislation Repealed by Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).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