Eligibility for Federal assistance under this subchapter shall begin on the date of the occurrence of the event which results in a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists; except that reasonable expenses which are incurred in anticipation of and immediately preceding such event may be eligible for Federal assistance under this chapter. ( Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 424 , as added Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 106 ( l ), Nov. 23, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4706 .) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–288 , May 22, 1974 , 88 Stat. 143 . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of this title and Tables. CFR Title Parts 44 80 , 201 , 204 , 206 , 207 , 208