The stafford act and priorities for reform article pdf available in journal of homeland security and emergency management 61 january 2009 with 1,733 reads how we measure reads. Federal procurement procedures during a national emergency. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, 42 u. Isbn 9780117037465, first published 2007, third impression 2007 pdf, 952kb, 301 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. The stafford act requires any organization that has received public assistance funding from the federal emergency management agency fema to obtain and maintain insurance coverage equal to or greater than the amount of eligible damage to the facility that receives public assistance and that the insurance coverage be for the peril that caused the damage in order to protect. Stafford act under secretary of defense for policy. Stafford act, federal agencies that administer federal assistance. Also featured are a practice writing test, a sample answer document, answer keys, and selfscoring instructions. From personnel to policies, new leadership, ideas and energy get plugged into the operations of government, allowing it to be refreshed in how it performs its assigned functions. Sep 08, 2017 and hurricane irma, hurtling towards florida, could likewise cause catastrophic damage. Under the authority of section 416 of the robert t. And hurricane irma, hurtling towards florida, could likewise cause catastrophic damage. Strafford continuing legal education and cpa cpe courses.
Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act stafford act, allows the federal government, through the federal emergency management agency fema, to take specific actions in support of the us department of health and human services hhs, as the lead federal agency for the covid19 response, and to. Responsible for the public safety and welfare of their respective states citizens. State and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the united states. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act public law 93288. The stafford act authorizes the delivery of federal technical, financial, logistical, and other assistance to states and localities during declared major disasters or emergencies. This allows federal agencies to provide assistance to states overwhelmed by adverse events. Stafford act assistance for covid19 pandemic steptoe. The stafford act and its relation to the national environmental policy act. Pdf the stafford act and priorities for reform researchgate. Stafford disaster relief and emergency act stafford act. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, as amended, the federal emergency management agency fema provides grants for crisis counseling and treatment assistance to individuals after a presidentiallydeclared major disaster. Practice act, rules and guidelines, university of oklahoma college of nursing students, oklahoma city, 012519, j. The president may exercise any authority vested in him by section 502 or. Congress should limit the presidential abuse of fema.
Federal stafford act disaster assistance congressional research service summary the robert t. No matter how you prep for the actwhether you have a tutor, take a class, or study by yourselfyou must get access to official, printable act tests. Disaster relief and emergency assistance amendments of 1988 enacted nov. State is any state of the united states, the district of columbia, puerto rico, the virgin islands, guam, american samoa, and the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands. The stafford act the old man and the storm frontline pbs. Dec 06, 2016 reforming the stafford act with every incoming administration, there is a chance to hit the reset button. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, as. Congress should limit the presidential abuse of fema the.
Services hhs to exercise waiver authority under social security act section 15. Read each question carefully to make sure you understand the type of answer required. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, public law 93288, as amended 42 u. In my december blog, i expressed the obama administrations support for amending the stafford act to allow federally recognized tribal governments to make a request directly to the president for a federal emergency or major disaster declaration. The stafford act was designed to bring an orderly and systemic means of federal disaster assistance for state and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to aid citizens.
Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act the stafford act. The stafford act constitutes the statutory authority for most federal disaster response activities especially. Stafford act declaration process alabama emergency. When the president declares a disaster or emergency under the stafford act or national emergencies act and the hhs secretary declares a public health emergency under section 319 of the public health service act, the secretary is authorized to take certain actions in addition to her regular authorities.
The federal government is not liable for any claims based on the exercise or performance. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. Fema, in conjunction with the state, conducts briefings to inform potential applicants of the assistance that is. The stafford act authorizes the president to provide financial and other assistance to state and local governments, certain private nonprofit organizations, and individuals to support response, recovery, and mitigation efforts following presidential emergency or major disaster declarations under the stafford act. Fema, in conjunction with the state, conducts briefings to inform potential applicants of the assistance that is available and how to apply. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act of 1988 stafford act provides the legal authority for the. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act stafford act is a united states federal law designed to bring an orderly and systemic means of federal natural disaster assistance for state and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to aid citizens.
The stafford act september 27, 20 the act was designed to encourage states and localities to develop comprehensive disaster preparedness plans, prepare for better intergovernmental coordination in the face of a disaster, encourage the use of insurance coverage, and provide federal assistance programs for losses due to a disaster. Read this booklet carefully and take the practice tests well before test day. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act the stafford act authorizes the president to issue two types of declarations that could potentially provide federal assistance to states and localities in response to a terrorist attack. This insight provides a brief overview of stafford act declarations under the robert t. The presidents emergency declaration triggered the robert t. As a result of this emergency declaration, the flexibilities.
Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act wikipedia. Stafford act funding can be issued directly to states and localities, through federal contracts, or through other contract vehicles using federal funds. Federal assistance is provided under the stafford act if an event is. Stafford act amendments statement of purpose the american public works association apwa seeks to inform elected officials, regulators, federal agency officials and the public at large of its stated position supporting amendments to the stafford act necessary to improve service to public works agencies. Tribal governments may continue to seek stafford act assistance as part of state declaration requests if tribal governments choose. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act the stafford act authorizes the president to issue major disaster or emergency declarations in response to catastrophes in the united states that overwhelm state and local governments. The act authorizes the federal emergency management agency fema to coordinate with and deliver aid to state or local governments overwhelmed by disasters or emergencies. Stafford act amendment tribal declarations the chief executive of federally recognized indian tribal governments have the choice to request stafford act major disaster and emergency declarations. Stafford act assistance and acts of terrorism march 22, 2017 open pdf 3 mb the robert t. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act. Federal assistance is provided under the stafford act if an event is beyond the. Federal assistance is provided under the stafford act if an event is beyond the combined response capabilities of state and local governments.
Pdf during the past fifty years, federal disaster policy in the united states has been shaped by an ongoing conflict between proponents who favor. Stafford act, as amended, and related authorities fema p592, may 2019 homeland security act, as amended emergency managementrelated provisions. Guidance to states 1 lifting restrictions to extend the capacity of the health care workforce during the covid19 national emergency on march, 2020, the president declared a national emergency under the stafford act and the. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act fact sheet overview. Though every disaster presents unique recovery challenges, a common theme in disaster relief efforts is the key role of the federal emergency management administration fema and a federal law known as the stafford act. Stafford act assistance and acts of terrorism march 22, 2017. This overview illustrates actions federal agencies are likely to take to assist state, tribal, and local governments that are affected by a major disaster or emergency. An actual act mathematics test contains 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. If you choose to use a calculator, be sure it is permitted, is working on test day, and has reliable batteries. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act stafford act is a 1988 united states federal law designed to bring an orderly and systematic means of federal natural disaster assistance for state and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to aid citizens. The mission of fema as set forth in the stafford act and corresponding regulations is to assist the efforts of the states. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act of 1988 stafford act provides the legal authority for the federal government to provide assistance to states during declared major disasters and emergencies.
This section relates to assistance for individuals and families. Through section 15 of the social security act ssa section 15, the secretary of health and human services hhs secretary may waive certain requirements under titles xviii medicare, xix medicaid, or xxi state childrens health. Stafford act assistance and acts of terrorism congressional research service summary the robert t. Contiguous counties are not authorized to receive funds under this appropriation. The stafford act the federal government uses the stafford act of 1988 to respond to disasters that are less than national in scope but still call for federal relief. Under the stafford act, you pretty much are relegated to building it back the way it was. Stafford act assistance and acts of terrorism june 21, 2016.
This allows the department of health and human services hhs to waive certain medicare and medicaid requirements, giving hospitals and other healthcare providers the flexibility to address covid19 and still receive reimbursement for services. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act as added by subsection a shall apply to major disasters declared under that act on or after the date of enactment of this act. However, due to market conditions, insurance costs or other factors, an organization may not be able to obtain and maintain the insurance coverage to the full amount of the fema public assistance grant. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act the stafford act authorizes the president to issue two types of declarations that could potentially provide federal. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act 42 u. Moss henry hart rice professor of urban policy and planning robert f. This fact sheet is intended to provide general information regarding the stafford act declaration process. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act of 1974, 42 u. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, as amended by public law 106390, october 30, 2000.
Medicare feeforservice emergency and disasterrelated. Barnhouse c peer assistance program, kiamichi technology center, mcalester. All emergency and major disaster declarations are made solely at the discretion of the president of the united states. It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended through note above and. The agencies shall establish appropriate agency policies and procedures to. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, public law 93288, as amended, 42 u. Straffords staff of attorneys and accountants works closely with our 24 distinguished, practice specific advisory boards to develop highlyfocused, timely, contentrich continuing legal education and continuing professional education webinars. Stafford assistance act it is triggered by a presidential declaration when an event causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant federal disaster assistance to supplement the efforts and available resources of states. Stafford act support to states 1 of 2 overview of stafford act support to states. Stafford b peer assistance program, seminole state college nursing program, seminole, 020419, j.
Code of federal regulations cfr title 44 emergency. Under current law, only states, through the governor, can make such requests. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act hereinafter the stafford act42 u. Stafford act assistance and acts of terrorism june 21, 2016 open pdf 128 kb this insight provides a brief overview of stafford act declarations under the robert t. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act hereinafter the stafford act 42 u. The national environmental policy act nepa requires all federal agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposed action before proceeding with it. Mitchell williams stafford act and possible waivers. This section establishes the policies for implementing section 312 of the stafford act, entitled duplication of benefits. Subject to paragraph 2, subsections a and b of section 324 of the robert t. This publication is a compilation of the text of public law 93288. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act pub. The stafford act public assistance program provides disaster assistance to states, tribes, local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act stafford act is a 1988.