Supreme Decree No. 26.739 on General regulation of risk reduction and disaster and emergency care
Executive
Decree
DRM/DRR Framework
Passed in 2002
This Decree approves the General Regulations for Risk Reduction and Disaster and/or Emergency Response. The main purpose of this regulation is to: a) Regulate the organization, responsibilities and operation of the National System for Risk Reduction and Disaster and / or Emergency Assistance (SISRADE). b) Establish the functions and powers of the Ministries of Sustainable Development and Planning (MDSP), Ministry of National Defense (MDN) and public entities at the national, departmental and municipal levels. c) Regulate the operation of the Trust Fund for Risk Reduction and Disaster Assistance (FORADE). The General Regulations are included as an annex of this Decree.