The Stafford Act is the law that defines the overall assistance the Federal government can provide in response to a major disaster. This law is carried out in accordance with the 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Emergency Management and Assistance.

44 CFR governs emergency management activities to ensure uniform application in carrying out the intent of the Stafford Act. Two subparts of the 44 CFR substantially define Individual Assistance programs.

Click on each subpart of 44 CFR that define Individual Assistance Programs.