Territorial Disaster Assistance Act of 1978 (Chapter 01 of Title 26). Pays/Territoire Samoa Américaines (EUA) Type du document Législation Date 1978 (1983) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé Risques Institution Législation de base Aire géographique Asie et Pacifique, Océanie, Polinesie, Petits états insulaires en développement, Pacifique Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.asbar.org Références - Législation Implementé par Disaster Assistance Rules (Chapter 01 of Title 26). Législation | Samoa Américaines (EUA) | 1989 Mot clé: Risques, Institution, Politique/planification Source: FAO, FAOLEX