[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 44, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 44CFR206.42]



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              TITLE 44--EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE

 

 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

                                SECURITY

 

PART 206_FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTERS DECLARED ON OR AFTER

NOVEMBER 23, 1988--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart B_The Declaration Process

 

Sec.  206.42  Responsibilities of coordinating officers.



    (a) Following a declaration of a major disaster or an emergency, the 

FCO shall:

    (1) Make an initial appraisal of the types of assistance most 

urgently needed;

    (2) In coordination with the SCO, establish field offices and 

Disaster Application Centers as necessary to coordinate and monitor 

assistance programs, disseminate information, accept applications, and 

counsel individuals, families and businesses concerning available 

assistance;

    (3) Coordinate the administration of relief, including activities of 

State and local governments, activities of Federal agencies, and those 

of the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster 

Service, and other voluntary relief organizations which agree to operate 

under the FCO's advice and direction;

    (4) Undertake appropriate action to make certain that all of the 

Federal agencies are carrying out their appropriate disaster assistance 

roles under their own legislative authorities and operational policies; 

and

    (5) Take other action, consistent with the provisions of the 

Stafford Act, as necessary to assist citizens and public officials in 

promptly obtaining assistance to which they are entitled.

    (b) The SCO coordinates State and local disaster assistance efforts 

with those of the Federal Government working closely with the FCO. The 

SCO is the principal point of contact regarding coordination of State 

and local disaster relief activities, and implementation of the State 

emergency plan. The functions, responsibilities, and authorities of the 

SCO are set forth in the State emergency plan. It is the responsibility 

of the SCO to ensure that all affected local jurisdictions are informed 

of the declaration, the types of assistance authorized, and the areas 

eligible to receive such assistance.