[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 1994)]
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[Federal Register: January 20, 1994]


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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 Hawaii 
regular crisis counseling program for disaster survivors of Hurricane 
Andrew is extended from 90 days to 150 days. The severity of the 
emotional trauma resulting from Hurricane Andrew warrants an extension 
of an additional 60 days.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 1993.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Diana Paschke, Human Services Division, Response and Recovery 
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4026.

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 September 1992 
Hurricane Iniki disaster.
    FEMA received a request from the State of Hawaii 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 hurricane were of such 
magnitude that the residents of Hawaii 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 150-day extension to the time period for the Hawaii regular crisis 
counseling program.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.516, Disaster 
Assistance)
Richard W. Krimm,
Associate Director.
[FR Doc. 94-1359 Filed 1-19-94; 8:45 am]
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