Emergency Powers (Hurricane, Earthquake, Fire or Flood) Act (Cap. 148), No. 5 of 1957. Country/Territory Antigua and Barbuda Document type Legislation Date 1957 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Hazards Forest fires Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management Food security Nutrition Potable water Public health Flood Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract After the occurrence in Antigua and Barbuda of any hurricane, earthquake, fire or flood, the Cabinet may declare by proclamation in the Gazette that a state of emergency exists. Duration of the proclamation is not more than one month, without prejudice to the issue of another proclamation at or before the end of that period. This Act sets forth provisions on the notification of the Legislature regarding the proclamation of emergency, authorization of the Cabinet to make orders, and offences and penalties. In case that the proclamation of emergency has been in force for long periods, the Cabinet may make orders for requisitioning and regulating the supply and distribution of food, clothing, water, fuel, light and other necessities of life in order to preserve the health, welfare and safety of the public. Full text English Website legalaffairs.gov.ag References - Legislation Implemented by Disaster Management Act, 2002 (No. 13 of 2002). Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2002 Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Institution, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX