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Territorial Disaster Assistance Act of 1978 (Chapter 01 of Title 26).

Country/Territory
American Samoa (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (1983)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The purposes of this Chapter are to: (1) reduce vulnerability of people and communities of this territory to damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or manmade catastrophes; (2) provide for a rapid and efficient response including restoration and rehabilitation of persons and property affected by disasters; (3) clarify and strengthen the roles of the Governor, territorial agencies and local governments in prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from disasters; (4) authorize and provide for cooperation in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery and for coordination of activities relating to disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery various entities involved; (5) provide a disaster management system, etc. There shall be a Disaster Emergency Council which shall advise the Governor on matters relating to disasters.

Full text
English
Website
www.asbar.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Disaster Assistance Rules (Chapter 01 of Title 26).

Legislation | American Samoa (USA) | 1989

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX