    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [January 13, 1995]
    [Page 47]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Disaster Assistance for California
    January 13, 1995

        Today I am sending to the State of California $10 million from the
    disaster relief fund. These funds will be used by the State and local
    governments in the flooded areas to remove debris and to take protective
    measures to ensure the health and safety of their residents.
        At this time, I have approved Federal assistance for 34 California
    counties stricken by the disastrous floods. Our hearts go out to the
    people who have suffered losses in these disastrous floods. I have asked
    James L. Witt, the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
    to make certain that all appropriate resources of the Federal Government
    are applied to assist the State of California in helping their citizens
    to begin to recover from this disaster. The action I have taken today
    will be a start for California residents down the difficult road to
    recovery.