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Disaster Preparedness and Response Act Chapter 14.06.

Country/Territory
Saint Lucia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system EIA Environmental planning Governance Institution Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act sets forth duties and responsibilities of the Director of the National Emergency Management Office and in addition obligations of the other public officers. Furthermore, a National Emergency Management Advisory Committee shall be established. The Director of the National Emergency Management Office shall prepare and review the Disaster Preparedness and Response Policy and the National Disaster Response Plan in cooperation with the Committee. Moreover, the Director shall be responsible f

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