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Disaster Management Act · 2024 Revised Edition · Part · Disaster Situation
Disaster Management Act · 2024 Revised Edition · Part · Disaster Situation
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The Minister may declare a disaster situation for Brunei Darussalam, or part of Brunei Darussalam, if he is satisfied that —
a disaster has happened, is happening or is likely to happen, in Brunei Darussalam; and
it is necessary for the Director to exercise declared disaster powers to prevent or minimise any of the following —
Director
“Director” means the Director of the Centre referred to in section 16(2);
loss of human life;
illness or injury to humans;
loss or damage to property;
damage to the environment.
Disaster Management
declared disaster powers
“declared disaster powers” means the powers of the Director under sections 30 and 31;
Director
“Director” means the Director of the Centre referred to in section 16(2);
disaster management
“disaster management” has the meaning ascribed to it by section 5;
disaster situation
“disaster situation” means a disaster situation declared under section 22;
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