Emergency Situation Act (1996). Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Disasters Institution Liability/compensation Early warning system/emergency intervention system Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Act enters into force from 16 February 1996. Abstract This Act provides for the following to allow for implementation of necessary measures in the event of a natural disaster or catastrophe, or to prevent the spread of an infectious disease: 1) the basis, conditions and procedure for declaration of an emergency situation and the competence of public authorities responsible for responding to emergency situations; 2) the measures which may be implemented during an emergency situation and the rights, duties and liability of persons during an emergency Full text English