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Disaster Risk Management Act, 2014 (No. 15 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Official Gazette of 18 August 2014.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Disaster Risk Management Division for the effective management of disaster through a comprehensive and integrated all-hazard approach and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Policy/planning Early warning system Special fund Basic legislation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act concerns disaster risk management in Seychelles. It establishes the Disaster Risk Management Division within the Government and provides with respect to declaration of disasters and response to disasters. The Division shall implement an integrated emergency management and coordination system and carry out all functions related to disaster preparedness, response and mitigation. The Division shall, among other things, prepare a National Disaster Risk Management Plan and Strategy. There is also established a National Disaster Risk Management Committee, a Vulnerability Assessment Committee, a National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, a National Disaster Risk Management Fund and a National Multi-Hazard Risk Communication Alert, and Warning System for Seychelles.

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