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The DMMU Acts, Policies and Manuals

The Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2010 was assented to on 13th April, 2010. The Act has:

  • Established and provided for the maintenance and operation of a system for the anticipation, preparedness, prevention, coordination, mitigation and management of disaster situations and the organization of relief and recovery from disasters;
  • Established the National Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit and provided for its powers and functions;
  • Provided for the declaration of disasters;
  • Established the National Disaster Relief Trust Fund; and
  • Provided for the responsibilities and involvement of the members of the public in disaster management.

The formulation of the Policy of 2005 was intended to address the way Zambia would manage its risks, hazards, disasters, vulnerable populations and the environment at risk as well as provide a framework for disaster management in the country. The 2005 policy recognized the provisions of International Conventions, United Nations Resolutions, African Charters and SADC disaster Management Strategy that provide a global framework for disaster management.

The Disaster Management Operations Manual summarizes the roles, responsibilities and procedures relating to the management of disasters in general in Zambia.

Disaster Management regime in Zambia is anchored on shared responsibilities among various stakeholders coordinated by the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) in the Office of The Vice-President.

The Manual is meant to strengthen and concretize the relationships and coordination among various players in Disaster Management in the country, thereby reducing duplication of efforts among disaster management service providers.

The Manual sets minimum standards in the provision of disaster management services to embrace the most effective and efficient ways of saving lives, protecting property and the environment from damage and destruction.

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  1. Generate and disseminate meteorological information to stakeholders and the Public;
  2. Establish, upgrade and maintain meteorological stations countrywide;
  3. Collaborate with various stakeholders on meteorological matters;
  4. Undertake research in meteorology and related matters;
  5. Facilitate the domestication and implementation of international, regional treaties and protocols on meteorology matters;
  6. Sensitize and educate the public on meteorological matters.

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