Emergencies Act 1979 (7 MIRC Ch.11). Country/Territory Marshall Islands Document type Legislation Date 1979 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation, 2012. Long titleAn Act to provide for matters concerning emergencies, and to authorize advancement of expenditures from the General Fund. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Special fund Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act makes provision for the declaration of a state of emergency whereby life, health, or property is endangered and provides for some measures in a state of emergency. The declaration shall be made by the Cabinet or, when the Cabinet cannot be convened timely, the President of the Marshall Islands. A proclamation of emergency shall be confirmed by resolution in order to stay in force for a prolonged period. During the period a proclamation of emergency is in force, the Cabinet or the President, when the Cabinet cannot be convened timely, may promulgate whatever orders are necessary to assure the safety of life, health and property of the community. Full text English Website www.paclii.org