    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [February 3, 1993]
    [Pages 41-42]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Governor Pete Wilson on Disaster Assistance for California
    February 3, 1993

    Dear Governor Wilson:
        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 California due to damage resulting from severe winter
    storms, mud and rock slides, and flooding on January 5-22, 1993. I have
    authorized Federal relief and recovery assistance in the affected area.
        Individual Assistance and Public Assistance will be provided.
    Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental,

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    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. Frank
    Kishton 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.