• Specific Year
    Any

DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 2003 - SECT 13 Meaning of disaster

DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 2003 - SECT 13

Meaning of disaster

13 Meaning of disaster

(1) A
"disaster" is a serious disruption in a community, caused by the impact of an event, that requires a significant coordinated response by the State and other entities to help the community recover from the disruption.
(2) In this section—


"serious disruption" means—
(a) loss of human life, or illness or injury to humans; or
(b) widespread or severe property loss or damage; or
(c) widespread or severe damage to the environment.