Law on precautionary measures in view of a disruption in the economic supply in case of disasters and acts of war (Emergency Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Legislation Date 1992 (1987) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Public health Financing Procedural matters Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Act on economic supply, disaster and acts of war. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to emergency situations, such as disasters and acts of war. In this connexion, article 4 establishes that in case of supply disruptions or serious shortage, disasters or acts of war the Executive Council adopts precautionary instructions and takes all necessary steps, in particular as far as the organization is concerned. The text consists of 13 articles. Full text French Website www.gl.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé, de catastrophe ou de situation d’urgence (LPBC). Legislation | Switzerland | 2014 (2016) Keyword: Cultural heritage, Hazards Source: FAO, FAOLEX