This Act provides for emergency response and relief in case of natural and man-made disasters. The cabinet shall be the principal authority for purposes of this Act. It may declare the state of disaster and shall be responsible for disaster preparedness. There shall be established a Disaster Committee under the supervision and control of the Chief Secretary who shall be the Disaster Coordinator. The Disaster Committee shall be responsible for mitigation of the effects of any disasters and in the event of any such disaster shall be responsible for directing the conduct of counter-disaster operations. It shall also draft a disaster plan.
Islas Marshall · 1987-01-01