### Question
How does the law define emergency period?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*, **emergency period** is defined as:

> 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**

