Stafford Act, 42 USC 5196c

Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief

and Emergency Assistance Act,
as amended, and Related
Authorities
FEMA 592, June 2007

Title V -- Emergency Assistance Programs

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Sec. 501. Procedure for Declaration (42 U.S.c. 5191)

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Sec. 502. Federal Emergency Assistance (42 U.S.c. 5192)*

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Sec. 503. Amount of Assistance (42 U.S.c. 5193)

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Title VI -- Emergency Preparedness

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Sec. 601. Declaration of Policy (42 U.S.c. 5195)

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Sec. 602. Definitions (42 U.S.c. 5 I95a)

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Sec. 603. Administration of Title (42 U.S.c. 5195b)

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SUBTITLE A - POWERS AND DUTIES

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Sec. 611. Detailed Functions or Administration (42 U.S.c. 5196)*

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Sec. 612. Mutual Aid Pacts Between States and Neighboring Countries (42 U.S.c.

5196a)

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Sec. 613. Contributions for Personnel and Administrative Expenses (42 U.S.c. 5196b)* ...61

... Sec. 614. Requirement for State Matching Funds for Construction of Emergency

Operating Centers (42 U.S.C. 5196c)

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Sec. 615. Use of Funds to Prepare for and Respond to Hazards (42 U.S.C. 5196d)

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Sec. 616. Disaster Related Information Services (42 U.S.C. 5196f)*

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SUBTITLE B - GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Sec. 621. Administrative Authority (42 U.S.c. 5197)

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Sec. 622. Security Regulations (42 U.S.c. 5197a)

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Sec. 623. Use of Existing Facilities (42 U.S.c. 5 I97b)

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Sec. 624. Annual Report to Congress (42 U.S.c. 5197c)

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Sec. 625. Applicability of Subchapter (42 U.S.c. 5197d)

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Sec. 626. Authorization of Appropriation and Transfers of Funds (42 U.S.c. 5197e) ......... 67

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best assure the adequate development of the emergency preparedness capability of
the United States.
(i) Annual reports - The Director shall report annually to the Congress all

contributions made pursuant to this section.

Sec. 614. Requirement for State Matching Funds for Construction of
Emergency Operating Centers (42 U.S.C. 5196c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, funds appropriated to carry out this title
may not be used for the purpose of constructing emergency operating centers (or similar
facilities) in any State unless such State matches in an equal amount the amount made
available to such State under this title for such purpose.

Sec. 615. Use of Funds to Prepare for and Respond to Hazards (42 U.S.C.
5196d)
Funds made available to the States under this title may be used by the States for the
purposes of preparing for hazards and providing emergency assistance in response to
hazards. Regulations prescribed to carry out this section shall authorize the use of
emergency preparedness personnel, materials, and facilities supported in whole or in part
through contributions under this title for emergency preparedness activities and measures
related to hazards.

Sec. 616. Disaster Related Information Services (42 U.S.C. 5196f)*
(a) In General - Consistent with section 308(a), the Director of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency shall ­
(I) identify, in coordination with State and local governments, population

groups with limited English proficiency and take into account such groups
in
planning
for
an
emergency
or
major
disaster;
(2) ensure that information made available to individuals affected by a major
disaster or emergency is made available in formats that can be understood
by ­
(A) population groups identified under paragraph (I ~, and
(8) individuals with disabilities or other special

needs;

and

(3) develop and maintain an informational clearinghouse of model language
assistance programs and best practices for State and local governments in
providing services related to a major disaster or emergency.
(b) Group Size - For purposes of subsection (a), the Director of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency shall define the size of a population group.

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