### Question
How does DISASTER RELIEF define rural area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5189a*, **rural area** is defined as:

> an area with a population of less than 200,000 outside an urbanized area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5189a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER IV-MAJOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

