Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015). Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Repeal the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act and to make new provisions for the management and mitigation of disaster, the reduction of risks associated with disaster; and for connected matters. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Institution Special fund Policy/planning Early warning system Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act establishes as a body corporate the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, which shall: (a) advance disaster preparedness and emergency management measures in Jamaica by facilitating and coordinating the development and implementation of integrated disaster management systems; and (b) institute measures as may be necessary for mitigating disasters. The Minister shall appoint a Director-General for the Office. The Act also establishes a National Disaster Risk Management Council. The provisions of the Second Schedule shall have effect as to the constitution, functions and procedures of the Council. The Act requires the Director-General to prepare at least every five years a draft National Disaster Response Coordination Plan and requires a Parish Disaster Committee for each parish to be constituted. Full text English Website www.japarliament.gov.jm References - Legislation Repeals Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act. Legislation | Jamaica | 1993 (1995) Keyword: Agricultural development, Hazards, Institution, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(No. 2) Order, 2020 (No. 55 of 2020). Legislation | Jamaica | 2020 Keyword: Hazards, Public health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Disaster Risk Management (Declaration of Disaster Area) Order, 2020 (No. 51 of 2020). Legislation | Jamaica | 2020 Keyword: Hazards, Public health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) Order, 2020. Legislation | Jamaica | 2020 Keyword: Public health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Disaster Risk Management (Amendment) Act No. 6 of 2021. Legislation | Jamaica | 2021 Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX