“Disaster” means a fire, flood, storm, tidal wave, earthquake, terrorism, epidemic, or other similar public calamity that the Governor determines presents a threat to public safety.
Cal. Gov. Code § 8680.3
General Provisions and Definitions
Known as the California Disaster Assistance Act
The act spans §§ 8680–8692 (42 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 461, Sec. 4
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