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Disaster Preparedness and Response Act, 2000 (Act No. 10 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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