Disaster Risk Management Act, 2007 (No. 33 of 2007). Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for Disaster Risk Management in the Cook Islands. Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Hazards Institution Policy/planning Early warning system Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act concerns the response to disasters affecting Cook Islands. The objects of this Act are to: (a) ensure Disaster Risk Management procedures are put in place and provided by Emergency Management Cook Islands by means of disaster risk reduction, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery; (b) establish an efficient structure for the management of disasters and emergencies by promoting cooperation amongst agencies with a role in disaster risk management, and enhancing their capacities to maintain the provision of essential services during periods of disaster and emergency; and (c) enhance the capacity of the government, relevant agencies and the community to effectively manage the impacts of disasters and emergencies and to take all necessary action to prevent or minimise threats caused by emergencies. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implemented by Mangaia Island Disaster Risk Management Plan 2014-2018. Legislation | Cook Islands | 2014 Keyword: Disasters, Risk assessment/management, Governance, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Flood, Financing, Climate change, Hazardous substances, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX