The act that provides federal assistance to states during disasters is which?

• A. Homeland security President Directive 8
• B. Transfer of command should take place
• C. When an emergency requires activation of comprehensive disaster plan
• D. Stanford Act

Answer: (D)

Federal disaster assistance to states is provided under the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This act authorizes the President to issue major disaster or emergency declarations and to mobilize federal resources to aid state and local governments in response and recovery, with FEMA coordinating the federal assistance. It creates the framework for types of aid that can be provided after a declared disaster, such as support for infrastructure and, in eligible cases, individual assistance. The other options describe directives, procedures, or terms that aren’t statutes enabling federal disaster aid, and the name shown is a misreference to the Stafford Act.