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Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

A comprehensive federal law that organizes federal disaster relief efforts, providing a framework for how the federal government responds to declared emergencies and major disasters.

Hazard mitigation

Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural or technological hazards, such as making buildings stronger against earthquakes or elevating structures in flood zones.

Electric utility

A company or organization that provides electricity services to customers, including generating, transmitting, and distributing power.

Emergency restoration of power

The immediate effort to repair damaged electrical infrastructure and bring electricity back to customers as quickly as possible after a widespread outage caused by a disaster.

Cost-effective

Producing good results without costing a lot of money; in this context, meaning the benefits of the activity outweigh its financial cost.