Decree No. 07/2013/ND-CP announcing the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control was adopted by the National Assembly on June 19, 2013. This Decree stipulates measures for preventing and responding to natural disasters to protect people and property.
Key points
- Citizens and organizations → are required to participate in natural disaster prevention and control activities as prescribed by the Law
- The Government and state agencies → must develop and promulgate national and local natural disaster prevention and control plans
- Organizations and individuals → shall not cause danger to people or property during their operations
- Citizens and businesses → have the right to access information on warnings and guidance for responding to natural disasters
- The Government and state agencies → must organize training and drills for citizens and natural disaster prevention and control forces
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Minimizing damage caused by natural disasters, protecting the lives and property of citizens
- Negative impact: Investment costs for warning systems and responses to natural disasters may be high
❓ Frequently asked questions
What should citizens do when they receive information about natural disasters?
Citizens must comply with instructions from competent authorities, evacuate to safe locations if requested, and not endanger others.
What obligations do businesses have in natural disaster prevention and control?
Businesses must develop emergency response plans, protect their assets, and not endanger people during their operations.
What actions should the Government take to prevent and control natural disasters?
The Government must develop national and local natural disaster prevention and control plans, organize training and drills for natural disaster prevention and control forces.
Do citizens have the right to access information on natural disaster warnings?
Yes, citizens have the right to be provided with information on warnings and guidance for responding to natural disasters from competent authorities.
Does the Government have a financial responsibility to support natural disaster prevention and control activities?
Yes, the Government must ensure the necessary resources for developing and implementing national and local natural disaster prevention and control plans.
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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE _______ |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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| Number: 07/2013/L-CTN | Hanoi, June 28, 2013 |
ORDER
Regarding the promulgation of the Law
CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;
Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;
Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,
NOW PROMULGATE
Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control
Passed by the Thirteenth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, fifth session, on June 19, 2013./.
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CHAIRMAN
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