### Question
What is the definition of emergency period?


### Answer
The definition of **emergency period** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*:

> the period in which there exists—


(A) an emergency or disaster declared by the President pursuant to the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part E-General Provisions**

