### Question
How does the law define emergency shelter?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 11351*, **emergency shelter** is defined as:

> a facility all or a part of which is used or designed to be used to provide temporary housing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11351*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM > Part C-General Provisions**

