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PUBLIC LAW 91-606-DEC. 31, 1970

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tion of a major disaster proclamation, such administrative procedural conditions for assistance as would otherwise prevent the giving of assistance under such programs if the inability to meet such conditions is a result of the disaster. STATE DISASTER

PLANS

SEC. 206. (a) The President is authorized to provide assistance to the States in developing comprehensive plans and practicable programs for preparation against major disasters, and for relief and assistance for individuals, businesses, and local governments following such disasters. Such plans should include long-range recovery and reconstruction assistance plans for seriously damaged or destroyed public and private facilities. (b) The President is authorized to make grants of not more than t i oG r.a n t s, limitan $250,000 to any State, upon application therefor, for not to exceed 50 per centum of the cost of developing such plans and programs. (c) Any State desiring assistance under this section shall designate State agency, or create an agency which is specially qualified to plan and administer designation. such a disaster relief program, and shall, through such agency, submit a State plan to the President, which shall— (1) set forth a comprehensive and detailed State program for preparation against, and relief following, a major disaster, including provisions for emergency and long-term assistance to individuals, businesses, and local governments; and (2) include provision for the appointment of a State coordinat- State coordinaing officer to act in cooperation with the Federal coordinating ting officer. officer appointed under section 201 of this Act. Report to P r e s (d) From time to time the Director shall make a report to the ident; submissionPresident, for submission to the Congress, containing his recommen- to C o n g r e s s. dations for programs for the Federal role in the implementation and funding of comprehensive disaster relief plans, and such other recommendations relating to the Federal role in disaster relief activities as he deems warranted. (e) The President is authorized to make grants not to exceed 50 g rMaintenance a n t s, limitaper centum of the cost of improving, maintaining, and updating uon. State disaster assistance plans, except that no such grant shall exceed $25,000 per annum to any State. USE AND COORDINATION OF R E L I E F

ORGANIZATIONS

SEC. 207. (a) In providing relief and assistance following a major disaster, the Director may utilize, with their consent, the personnel and facilities of the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, and other relief or disaster assistance organizations, in the distribution of medicine, food, supplies, or other items, and in the restoration, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of community services and essential facilities whenever the Director finds that such utilization is necessary. (b) The Director is authorized to enter into agreements with the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, and other relief or disaster assistance organizations under which the disaster relief activities of such organizations may be coordinated by the Federal coordinating officer whenever such organizations are engaged in providing relief during and after a major disaster. Any such agreement shall include provisions conditioning use of the facilities of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and the

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