Disaster Management Act · s 29

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The Director may only exercise his powers given under sections 30, 31

and 32 —

(a)

during the period of a disaster situation; and

(b)

to do any of the following —

(i)

ensure public safety or public order;

(ii)

prevent or minimise loss of human life, or illness or injury to humans or animals;

(iii)

prevent or minimise loss or damage to property, or damage to the environment.