7 USC 2273: Local search and rescue operations
Text contains those laws in effect on December 24, 2024
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 55-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
§2273. Local search and rescue operations
The Secretary of Agriculture may assist, through the use of Soil Conservation Service personnel, vehicles, communication equipment, and other equipment or materials available to the Secretary, in local search and rescue operations when requested by responsible local public authorities. Such assistance may be provided in emergencies caused by tornadoes, fires, floods, snowstorms, earthquakes, and similar disasters.
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Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of