### Question
How does the law define declared event?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 774*, **declared event** is defined as:

> a major disaster or emergency

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 774*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM > Part C-Miscellaneous Authorities**

