Document Citation: 7 USCS § 2273

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UNITED STATES CODE SERVICE
TITLE 7. AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 55. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Date:
02/28/2013

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§ 2273. Local search and rescue operations

The Secretary of Agriculture may assist, through the use of Soil Conservation Service personnel, vehicles, communication equipment, and other equipment or materials available to the Secretary, in local search and rescue operations when requested by responsible local public authorities. Such assistance may be provided in emergencies caused by tornadoes, fires, floods, snowstorms, earthquakes, and similar disasters.