Disaster Management Act · s 22

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s 22Declaration

The Minister may declare a disaster situation for Brunei Darussalam, or part of Brunei Darussalam, if he is satisfied that —

(a)

a disaster has happened, is happening or is likely to happen, in Brunei Darussalam; and

(b)

it is necessary for the Director to exercise declared disaster powers to prevent or minimise any of the following —

(i)

loss of human life;

(ii)

illness or injury to humans;

(iii)

loss or damage to property;

(iv)

damage to the environment.

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