Everafter.. don't you just hate it when your kid asks a question you don't know the answer to? You're supposed to know everything.
From my scant knowledge of this issue, when a "State of Emergency" is declared that frees up federal resource$$$ to deal with the situation and also FEMA funds for victims of the emergency. There are likely guidelines or requirements that must be adhered to.
This is a good teaching moment to show your son how to look up these questions on google. Let us know what you guys learn.
cheryl o7o
