The 2000 act amends Chapter 68 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
Its provisions are titled DISASTER RELIEF - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
The chapter sets forth declarations and definitions relating to disaster relief and is used as a central document for the activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
101} a) The Congress hereby finds and declares that-- special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary.
b) It is the intent of the Congress, by this Act, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by-- (Pub.