Summary of the bill.
The draft bill proposes a special framework for responding to earthquakes and other emergencies throughout Panama. It would operate alongside the disaster prevention system led by the National Civil Protection System (Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil, SINAPROC). It classifies emergencies by scope, assigns authority to declare them, and establishes arrangements for coordination, assistance, procurement, alerts, and reconstruction. It also proposes a fund for response, seismic network improvements, and public infrastructure reconstruction.