Disaster Preparedness and Response Act, 2000 (Act No. 10 of 2000). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the more effective organisation of the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters in Belize; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Flood Environmental planning Institution Basic legislation Policy/planning Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract There shall be a department of Government named the National Emergency Management Organization that shall be directed by a National Emergency Co-ordinator. The functions of the National Co-ordinator are outlined in section 4. There shall be a National Disaster Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee composed of members of the Cabinet (sect. 6). The National Emergency Co-ordinator shall prepare annually a National Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan under section 8. The Prime Minister may design especially vulnerable areas for purposes of mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery form emergencies and disasters (sect. 15). Full text English Website www.belizelaw.org References - Legislation Implemented by Disaster Preparedness and Response (Threatened Disaster Alert Mobilisation) Regulations (Cap. 145). Legislation | Belize | 2000 (2003) Keyword: Hazards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Disaster Preparedness and Response (Hazard Inspection) (Procedure) Regulations (Cap. 115). Legislation | Belize | 2000 (2003) Keyword: Hazards, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX