Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).

[摘要] This Act establishes as a body corporate the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, which shall: (a) advance disaster preparedness and emergency management measures in Jamaica by facilitating and coordinating the development and implementation of integrated disaster management systems; and (b) institute measures as may be necessary for mitigating disasters. The Minister shall appoint a Director-General for the Office. The Act also establishes a National Disaster Risk Managemen

[发布日期] 2015-01-01

[关键词] Disasters;Institution;Special fund;Policy/planning;Early warning system/emergency intervention system;Basic legislation [时效性] Effective