### Question
How does DISASTER RELIEF define low-income geographic area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5135*, **low-income geographic area** is defined as:

> an area described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 3161(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5135*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER II-DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION ASSISTANCE**

