### Question
What is the definition of significant event?


### Answer
The definition of **significant event** is as follows in *6 U.S.C. § 322*:

> an event that causes severe degradation to economic activity in the United States due to—


(A) a cyber attack

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 322*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER V-NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT**

