### Question
How does the law define disaster area?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 3225*, **disaster area** is defined as:

> an area that has suffered or in which has occurred an emergency or disaster

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3225*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES > Part D-National Programs**

