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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 5152. Use and coordination of relief organizations
(a) In providing relief and assistance under this chapter, the
President may utilize, with their consent, the personnel and
facilities of the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army,
the Mennonite Disaster Service, and other relief or disaster
assistance organizations, in the distribution of medicine, food,
supplies, or other items, and in the restoration, rehabilitation,
or reconstruction of community services housing and essential
facilities, whenever the President finds that such utilization is
necessary.
(b) The President is authorized to enter into agreements with the
American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite
Disaster Service, and other relief or disaster assistance
organizations under which the disaster relief activities of such
organizations may be coordinated by the Federal coordinating
officer whenever such organizations are engaged in providing relief
during and after a major disaster or emergency. Any such agreement
shall include provisions assuring that use of Federal facilities,
supplies, and services will be in compliance with regulations
prohibiting duplication of benefits and guaranteeing
nondiscrimination promulgated by the President under this chapter,
and such other regulation as the President may require.
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