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Disaster Risk Management Act, 2007 (No. 33 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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