Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act, 2007 (Thailand)

The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act created a National Disaster and Mitigation Committee consisting of the Prime Minister or designated Deputy Minister as Chairperson, together with Ministry Secretaries as members. The Committee has the power and duty to propose the policy and formulate the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan. The Act also mandated certain substantial parts which will be included in the Master Plan. The Act also provides that the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation shall be the central government unit to operate any related activities on national disaster prevention and mitigation. The Act also provides the administrative structure of the agency. It also provides for disaster prevention and mitigation at the local level through the Local Director. The Act provides for Officers and Volunteers who may be appointed by the Directors at different levels.