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Disaster Risk Management Act No. 39 of 2022.

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for a more effective and comprehensive disaster risk management policy and framework through the establishment of the Disaster Risk Management Authority, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Climate change Community management Resource/damage valuation Data collection/reporting Hazards Early warning system Environmental planning Financing Gender Institution International relations/cooperation Local government Monitoring Non-governmental entity Policy/planning Poverty Protection of environment Public health Public participation Risk assessment/management Special fund Standards Food security Nutrition Water supply
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions to: (I) develop, promote and implement a holistic, comprehensive, integrated, and proactive approach to disaster risk management that (a) lessens the socio-economic and environmental impacts of disasters including climate change and (b) focuses on reducing risk, including the risk of loss of life, health, physical integrity, economic disruption and damage to the environment and property, especially to those members of population who are most vulnerable by reason of age, disability, poverty, lack of resources, physical displacement or gender; and (II) promote the involvement and participation of all relevant sectors and stakeholders, at all levels of the society. Parts II and III of this Act provides for the principles, planning, financing, and administration of the National Disaster Risk Management Policy and the establishment of a National Disaster Emergency Operations Centre, National Disaster Risk Information System, National Network of Hazard Monitoring Forecasting Systems, National Early Warning System, Disaster Emergency Fund, Disaster Prevention Fund, and the National Humanitarian Assistance Standards. The National Humanitarian Assistance Standards shall provide the minimum standard in relation to the supply of water supply; the promotion of sanitation and hygiene; food security and nutrition; shelter and settlement; and health. Part IV sets out provisions on the composition and functions of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Disaster Risk Management. Part V establishes the Disaster Risk Management Authority, constitutes the Board of Directors of the Authority, and lists the functions of the Authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Repeals

Disaster Preparedness and Response Act (Cap. 34A).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2006

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX