151Declaration of state of alert

151 Declaration of state of alert (a) the Minister is satisfied that— (i) an emergency is likely to happen; and (ii) the nature of the emergency calls for an urgent, significant and coordinated response to minimise or manage a substantial risk to— (A) the safety of people, animals or property; or

Declared emergencies Division 7.3.1B (B) the preservation of the environment; or (C) the provision of essential services; and (b) the Chief Minister has not declared that a state of emergency exists in relation to the emergency. (2) The Minister may, in writing, declare that a state of alert exists. (3) A declaration may be made for all or part of the ACT. (4) The Minister may be satisfied that an emergency is likely to happen if the Minister is satisfied that an event that has happened or is happening, or a circumstance that exists, gives rise to the likelihood of an emergency. declaration of a state of alert for an impending major outbreak of disease or impending flooding