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When there is a catastrophe in the United States, state and local governments lead response activities, invoking state and local legal authorities to support them. When state and local response capabilities are overwhelmed, the President, acting through the Secretary of Homeland Security, can provide assistance to stricken communities, individuals, governments, and not-for-profit groups to assist in response and recovery. Aid is provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act) upon a presidential declaration. The Secretary o

Disasters --- Federal government --- Assistance in emergencies --- Emergency assistance --- Failure to assist in emergencies --- Emergencies --- Bystander effect --- States' rights (American politics) --- Disaster relief --- Emergency management --- E-books