### Question
How does the law define New York City disaster area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300mm*, **New York City disaster area** is defined as:

> the area within New York City that is—


(A) the area of Manhattan that is south of Houston Street

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300mm*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXXI-WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM > Part A-Establishment of Program; Advisory Committee**

