Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
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The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Public Law
106-390, also called DMA2K, is U.S. federal legislation passed in 2000 that amend
ed provisions of the United States Code
related to disaster relief. The amended provisions are named after Robert Stafford
, who led the passage of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
of 1988.
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.
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. L. 93-288, title I, § 101, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143; Pub. L. 100-707, title I, § 103(a), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4689.)
Public law
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106-390, also called DMA2K, is U.S. federal legislation passed in 2000 that amend
Amend
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ed provisions of the United States Code
United States Code
The Code of Laws of the United States of America is a compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal laws of the United States...
related to disaster relief. The amended provisions are named after Robert Stafford
Robert Stafford
Robert Theodore Stafford was an American politician from Vermont. In his lengthy career, he served as the 71st Governor of Vermont, a United States Representative, and a U.S. Senator...
, who led the passage of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 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...
of 1988.
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.
Congressional findings and declarations
§ 5121. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS {Sec. 101}a) The Congress hereby finds and declares that--
- because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and
- because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity;
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--
- revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs;
- encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and by local governments;
- achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs;
- encouraging individuals, States, and local governments to protect themselves by obtaining insurance coverage to supplement or replace governmental assistance;
- encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of land useLand useLand use is the human use of land. Land use involves the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as fields, pastures, and settlements. It has also been defined as "the arrangements, activities and inputs people undertake in a certain land cover...
and constructionConstructionIn the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the building or assembling of infrastructure. Far from being a single activity, large scale construction is a feat of human multitasking...
regulationRegulationRegulation is administrative legislation that constitutes or constrains rights and allocates responsibilities. It can be distinguished from primary legislation on the one hand and judge-made law on the other...
s; and - providing Federal assistance programs for both public and private losses sustained in disasters [.]
(Pub. L. 93-288, title I, § 101, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143; Pub. L. 100-707, title I, § 103(a), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4689.)