| Disaster Assistance (72203) | sum suf | sum suf
Authority: Title 44, Chapter 3.2, Code of Virginia.
A.1. The amount for Disaster Assistance is from all funds of the state
treasury, not constitutionally restricted, and is to be effective only in the
event of a declared state of emergency or authorization by the Governor of the
sum sufficient, pursuant to §44-146.28, Code of Virginia. Any appropriation
authorized by this Item shall be transferred to state agencies for payment of
eligible costs according to written directions of the Governor or by such other
person or persons as may be designated by him for this purpose.
2. Any amount authorized for expenditure pursuant to § 44-146.28,
Code of Virginia, shall be paid to eligible jurisdictions in accordance with
guidelines and procedures established by the Department of Emergency
Management, pursuant to § 44-146.28, Code of Virginia.
B. In the event of a Presidentially declared disaster, the state
and local share of any federal assistance, hazard mitigation, or flood control
programs in which the state participates will be determined in accordance with
the procedures in the "Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan,
Basic Plan," promulgated by the Department of Emergency Management. The
state share of any such program shall be no less than 10 percent.
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