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This Act concerns response and relief in case of man-made or natural disasters and emergencies affecting the Northern Mariana Islands. The Governor-General shall be the principal authority for purposes of response to disasters and emergencies. Disasters shall include flood, water contamination and oil spills. the Governor-general may declare a state of disaster emergency and may make Executive Orders related to the declaration of a state of disaster emergency. The Act provides for the establishment of a Disaster Control Office and defines duties of local authorities in relation with disasters. Some provisions of this Act also concern disaster prevention. The Marianas Public Land Corporation shall keep land uses and construction of structures and other facilities under continuing study and identify areas which are particularly susceptible to land shifting, subsidence, flood or other catastrophic occurrences.
