Territorial Disaster Assistance Act of 1978 (Chapter 01 of Title 26). País/Territorio Samoa Americana (EUA) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1978 (1983) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Peligros Institución Legislación básica Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.asbar.org Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Disaster Assistance Rules (Chapter 01 of Title 26). Legislación | Samoa Americana (EUA) | 1989 Palabra clave: Peligros, Institución, Política/planificación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX