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PUBLIC LAW 93-288-MAY 22, 1974

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TITLE II—DISASTEE PEEPAREDNESS ASSISTANCE FEDERAL A N D STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

PROGRAMS

SEC. 201. (a) The President is authorized to establish a program of '^^ use s u i. disaster preparedness that utilizes services of all appropriate agencies (including the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency) and includes— (1) preparation of disaster preparedness plans for mitigation, warning, emergency operations, rehabilitation, and recovery; (2) training and exercises; (3) postdisaster critiques and evaluations; (4^ annual review of programs; (5) coordination of Federal, State, and local preparedness programs; (6) application of science and technology; (7) research. (b) The President shall provide technical assistance to the States Technical -I '

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m developing comprehensive plans and practicable programs lor preparation against disasters, including hazard reduction, avoidance, and mitigation; for assistance to individuals, businesses, and State and local governments following such disasters; and for recovery of damaged or destroyed public and private facilities. (c) Upon application by a State, the President is authorized to g^^j*^"'^'° make grants, not to exceed in the aggregate to such State $250,000, for the development of plans, programs, and capabilities for disaster preparedness and prevention. Such grants shall be applied for within one year from the date of enactment of this Act. Any State desiring staje pian^^subfinancial assistance under this section shall designate or create an ^enu agency to plan and administer such a disaster preparedness 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 assistance following, emergencies and major disasters, including provisions for assistance to individuals, businesses, and local governments; and (2) include provisions for appointment and training of appropriate staffs, formulation of necessary regulations and procedures and conduct of required exercises. (d) The President is authorized to make grants not to exceed 50 per Grants, umitacentum of the cost of improving, maintaining and updating State dis- "°"^' aster assistance plans, except that no such grant shall exceed $25,000 per annum to any State. DISASTER

WARNINGS

SEC. 202. (a) The President shall insure that all appropriate Federal agencies are prepared to issue warnings of disasters to State and local officials. (b) The President shall direct appropriate Federal agencies to provide technical assistance to State and local governments to insure that ti mely and effective disaster warning is provided.

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