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Disaster risk assessment in the Republic of Serbia.

Country/Territory
Serbia
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Hazards Risk assessment/management Flood Erosion Animal health Pests/diseases Public health Potable water Water shortage/drought Forest fires Hazardous substances Radiation Nuclear energy Rainwater
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Abstract

This text, as in accordance with the provisions of the Serbian Law on disaster risk reduction and emergency situation management, contains the Disaster risk assessment, aimed at: improving knowledge about risks, upgrading knowledge using good practices and international standards for the needs of practical procedures in planning, investing, insurance, etc; risk assessment at all levels and by all entities at a standardized level and in manner that ensures the comparability of the results obtained; formation of a database in one reference document that will serve as the basis for future assessments and planning of public policies aimed at management of possible natural and other disaster risks. Risk assessment and mapping contribute to ensuring the priority of policy decisions, in order to offer the most appropriate prevention measures and according to the most serious risks and readiness. This Assessment contains specific issues as regards earthquakes, erosion and land sliding, floods, extreme weather event, lack of potable or drinking water, human disease epidemic and pandemic, plant diseases, animal diseases, explosions and fires, technological accidents (also nuclear and radiological), and terror attacks.

Full text
Serbian
Website
www.mup.gov.rs

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on disaster risk reduction and emergency situation management.

Legislation | Serbia | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Public health, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Local government, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Education, Policy/planning, Governance, Equity, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX