    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [March 4, 1993]
    [Page 240]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Governor Mike Lowry on Disaster Assistance for Washington
    March 4, 1993

    Dear Governor Lowry:
        As requested, I have declared a major disaster under the Robert T.
    Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act)
    for the State of Washington due to damage resulting from severe storms
    and high winds on January 20-21, 1993. I have authorized Federal relief
    and recovery assistance in the affected area.
        Public Assistance will be provided. Consistent with the requirement
    that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided
    under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75
    percent of the total eligible costs in the designated areas.
        The Federal Emergency Management Agency (``FEMA'') will coordinate
    Federal assistance efforts and designate specific areas eligible for
    such assistance. The Federal Coordinating Officer will be Mr. John
    Kainrad of FEMA. He will consult with you and assist in the execution of
    the FEMA-State Disaster Assistance Agreement governing the expenditure
    of Federal Funds.
        Sincerely,

                                                                Bill Clinton

    Note: This letter was made available by the Office of the Press
    Secretary but was not issued as a White House press release.