94-24624. Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

 

Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice that the extension period for the Missouri 
regular crisis counseling program for disaster survivors of the 1993 
floods is extended from 90 to 180 days. The severity of the emotional 
trauma resulting from the floods in Missouri warrants an extension of 
180 days.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 16, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Diana Paschke, Human Services Division, Office of Disaster Assistance 
Programs, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) is charged with coordinating Federal disaster assistance under 
the provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
Assistance Act (the Act) when the President has declared a major 
disaster. FEMA provided funding for a regular crisis counseling program 
to help those suffering the trauma resulting from the 1993 floods in 
Missouri.
    FEMA received a request from the State of Missouri to extend the 
otherwise applicable time limitations authorized by section 416 of the 
Act, so that the State can provide additional mental health services 
that are critically needed for citizens during the recovery operation. 
The extent of the damages wrought by the floods were of such magnitude 
that the residents of Missouri suffered significant emotional trauma 
that warrants continuation of disaster mental health counseling beyond 
the normal crisis counseling time periods.
    The Director, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), as the 
delegate to FEMA for the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
Services, helps FEMA implement crisis counseling training and 
assistance, FEMA believes there was a well-established need for 
continuation of the regular crisis counseling program beyond a 90-day 
extension. Based upon the sound CMHS recommendation, FEMA has approved 
a 180-day extension to the time period for the Missouri regular crisis 
counseling program.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.516, Disaster 
Assistance)

    Dated: September 30, 1994.
Richard W. Krimm,
Associate Director, Response and Recovery Directorate.
[FR Doc. 94-24624 Filed 10-4-94; 8:45 am]
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