    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [January 10, 1995]
    [Pages 31-32]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Disaster Assistance for Floods in California
    January 10, 1995

        Tonight I have declared that a major disaster exists in California
    caused by the damaging floods in northern and southern California. I
    have directed Federal Emergency Management Agency Director James Lee
    Witt to oversee the Federal response in the recovery.
        FEMA officials are already working closely with State and local
    officials to ensure a quick response to this flood. Director Witt is in
    California making sure disaster funds begin to flow quickly to help the
    people affected by the flood

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    damage. These funds will help to begin the process of recovery.
        Californians have a resilient spirit and great sense of community.
    You have shown over the past year during the earthquake, the fires, and
    now the current floods that you are a people that come together in times
    of crisis. The American people support you as you would them in a
    similar time of need. Our hearts are with the thousands of victims
    affected by the floods and the family members of those who have died.

    Note: This statement was included in a White House statement announcing
    disaster assistance for California.