### Question
What is the definition of disaster area?


### Answer
The definition of **disaster area** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 3352*:

> an area in which the President, pursuant to section 5170 of title 42, has determined that a major disaster exists

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 3352*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34A-APPRAISAL SUBCOMMITTEE OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL**

