### Question
What does natural disaster mean?


### Answer
**Natural disaster** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 8201*:

> plant disease, insect infestation, drought, fire, freeze, flood, earthquake, lightning, and other occurrence, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

