Saint Lucia National Emergency Management Organisation - Statutory Authority

Statutory Authority

  • Emergency Powers Act 5 of 1995

Provided NEMO with the power to commandeer resources during a state of emergency.

  • Disaster Preparedness and Response Act 13 of 2000

Consolidated and placed in law the actions of NEMO.

  • Cabinet Conclusion 1149/96

Authorised the National Emergency Response Plan for Saint Lucia.

  • Disaster Management Act No. 30 of 2006

Replaced Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 2000.

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