### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 5135*:

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5135*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER II-DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION ASSISTANCE**

