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Master Emergency Disaster Plan

Pays
Palau
Sources
Govt. Palau
Date de publication
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1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Republic of Palau is subject to a number of threats from natural and manmade emergencies/disasters. Because of the size and geographic allocation of the Republic, the people are more vulnerable to the effects of such potential disasters than in larger countries. Every effort should therefore bemade to recognise this danger and to protect lives and resources from the effects of these unanticipated events.

In order to ensure an orderly and effective response to emergency situations it must be the duty of the officials and agencies of the Government of the Republic of Palau to provide good organisation and responsible leadership.Such officials and agencies must ensure continuity and coordination during the various phases of the emergency response.

This plan addresses, through an outline format, the existing threats from both the natural and technological (or man-made) environment. In this context, it provides an organizational structure and set of procedures to be used in response to such disasters. Emphasis is placed in the utilization of existing government resources. Therefore, the basic procedures and processes delineated in this Plan are designed to provide a mechanism for government-wide coordination and integrity, especially in aspects of authority, responsibilities and administrative capabilities.

This Plan serves as the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for the Republic of Palau. Therefore, all emergency/disaster plans and/or other plans addressing specific hazards or threats must be developed, designed and administered in consonance with the concepts and mode of operations contained herein and must be integrated with this plan.