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The Tana River County Disaster Risk Management Act no. 6 of 2020.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Tana River
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Gazette Supplement no. 13 of 2020.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen.
Keyword
Crops/grasses Resource/damage valuation Liability/compensation Hazards Early warning system Financing Offences/penalties Protection of environment Risk assessment/management Special fund Subsidy/incentive Pests/diseases Animal health
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Entry into force notes
October 30, 2020.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 29 articles and divided into seven Parts, provides for: defining an efficient structure for the management of disasters and emergencies, by promoting cooperation among agencies involved in disaster risk management and providing essential services; ensuring preparation and implementation of a County disaster risk management Plan and empowering authorities to act during times of disaster and emergency according to the Plan; implementing mechanisms to reduce risks and hazards exacerbating disaster or emergency situation in the County; facilitating procedures aimed at implementing recovery activities in the aftermath of disasters and emergencies.

Full text
English
Website
www.tanariver.go.ke