The present Act provides for the management of emergencies. An Emergency Measures Officer is appointed under the Act. He shall: a) formulate and recommend to the Minister plans for dealing with emergencies; and b) undertake other duties assigned by the .Minister. Moreover, the Minister may appoint or designate officers, technicians and employees necessary to assist the Emergency Measures Officer in carrying out his or her duties. The Law also, among other things, provides for the declaration of