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


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2325b*, **covered area** is defined as:

> an area—


(A) for which the Governor of a State has requested a determination that an emergency exists

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2325b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

