HANDBOOK FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
VII. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL RESOURCES
In the aftermath of a major disaster, the Governor may request from the President of the United States, under Section 403 of Public Law 100-707 (Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act) the use of resources from the U.S. Department of Defense for the purpose of performing, on public and private land, any emergency work which is necessary for the preservation of life and property. Such emergency work can only be carried out for a period not to exceed ten days. Other federal agencies may be directed to provide assistance to meet immediate threats to life and property resulting from a major disaster. This could include equipment, supplies, facilities, personal medicine, credit, and other resources.
