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Disaster Management Act (No. 17 of 2015)

2015Adaptation, Disaster Risk ManagementLegislativeRegulationMore details

This Act provides guidelines and measures for disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response measures and establishes the Disaster Management Agency and the Disaster Management Fund. The Agency is established as a body corporate and shall be managed by the Disaster Management Council. The Act also designates Regional, District, Ward and Village Disaster Management Committees. The Agency shall, with approval of the Minister, prepare and maintain the Disaster Management Plan.

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