Disaster Relief Act of 1974
Disaster Relief Act of 1974 : Public Law 93-288. A Federal statute designed to supplement the efforts of the affected States and local governments in expediting the rendering of assistance, emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas (PL 93-288), as amended. (FEMA Instruction 5000.2) "In April 1974, there was a series of devastating tornadoes that hit six Midwestern States. This confirmed the need to add individual and family assistance to the disaster relief program. As a result, the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-288) was established. Under this law: (1) The Individuals and Households Grant Program is available. (2) Federal and State disaster relief operations are conducted on a partnership basis, and a State Coordinating Officer (SCO) works jointly with an FCO. (3) Federal assistance supports local, Tribal, and State activities and resources. (4) Assistance is contingent upon a Presidential Declaration. (FEMA, Disaster Basics (IS- 292), May 24, 2007 update, p. 2-6)
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