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Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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