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Regulation on alerting and actions of citizens in case of danger.

Country/Territory
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Territorial subdivision
Republika Srpska
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Access-to-information Hazards Early warning system Protection of environment Public health Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 25 June 2013).
Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Law on rescue and protection in emergency situations of the Republika Srpska, prescribes the obligations and determines the method of informing and alerting the population, defines warning signs, procedures and means for alerting and informing, and sets rules regarding the actions of citizens in case of danger. In the event of the occurrence of a danger or the occurrence of a certain natural disaster and other accident that may threaten the life and health of people, material goods and the environment, the population is informed and alerted in order to take timely protection and rescue measures and tasks. The warning signs prescribed by this text are unique for the territory of the Republic of Srpska and they shall be used in the manner and under the conditions also here established (see Annex for technical details and samples of such alert signs).

Full text
Serbian
Website
ruczrs.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on rescue and protection in emergency situations.

Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2012

Keyword: Early warning system, Policy/planning, Public participation, Hazards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX