#2006-173Ordinance No. 2006-173 on Civil Security in French Polynesia
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This law updates civil security measures in French Polynesia. It outlines roles for state, local authorities, and private entities in risk prevention and public safety during emergencies. Mayors are responsible for local emergency preparedness, while the high commissioner oversees larger operations. Critical services and sectors must ensure resilience during crises with adequate preparations and protocols.
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Key Changes
- Defines roles for state, local authorities, and private entities in civil security
- Mayors responsible for local emergencies; high commissioner for larger operations
- Critical services must ensure crisis resilience with proper preparations
Obligations
What this law requires
Mayors must organize, prepare, and implement emergency response means within their communes in accordance with applicable legislative and regulatory texts on civil security.
Operators of public services (water, sanitation, electricity, gas distribution) and public electronic communications networks must establish measures to maintain satisfaction of population priority needs during crisis situations.
Service and network operators must designate a responsible representative to the High Commissioner of the French Republic in French Polynesia to facilitate return to normal functioning during crises.
Health establishments and medico-social facilities with permanent collective housing must implement appropriate measures to guarantee safety of residents, including self-sufficiency in supplies, food, and energy.
Radio and television services must broadcast alert messages and security instructions free of charge when major risks or ORSEC plans are triggered requiring immediate population notification.