Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§5185 Emergency Communications
Title 42 › CHAPTER 68 — DISASTER RELIEF › SUBCHAPTER IV — MAJOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS › § 5185
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Title 42, §5185
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The President is authorized during, or in anticipation of, an emergency or major disaster to establish temporary communications systems and to make such communications available to State and local government officials and other persons as he deems appropriate.
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A prior section 418 of Pub. L. 93–288 was renumbered section 421 by Pub. L. 100–707 and is classified to section 5188 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 5185
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102