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Understanding the Stafford Act
Understanding the Stafford Act
Abstract:
CFR establishes requirements for hazard mitigation plans. This article clarifies the intent of the requirements and provides additional resources that assist in planning, plus evaluates the total plan.
Author(s):
Roper, Paree
Call Number:
DISASTER PLANS
Media Type:
Article
Publish Date:
2009
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Note:
In Public Risk -- Vol. 25 - no. 2 (February 2009).
Current Availability:
Public
Last Reviewed:
07/1/2022
Created:
04/24/2023
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