State governments will not become involved in disasters but will simply request assistance from the federal government. True or False

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Maritza Johnston

Social Studies

6 September, 17:16

State governments will not become involved in disasters but will simply request assistance from the federal government. True or False

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Erica Friedman · Answer 1

False

Explanation:

State government will be involved and can also request assistance from the federal government. The assistance becomes available upon request of the State Governor which may be by the declaration of the President or not. Federal Emergency Management Agency through it the Federal Response Plan coordinate an emergency response team to undertake interventions to aid State governments.