It should serve as a focal point for further hearings and discussion with the administration and the agency. The bill would amend the Disaster Relief Act to restrict the longrange response and recovery provisions of the act essentially to natural catastrophes. The definition of disasters would not include social disruptions like riots or refugee problems. This does not deny the importance of a Federal response to such cases. but the recovery provisions of this act are not geared to the appropriate responses to such problems. The bill would also amend the definition of "emergency" to permit responses necessary for protection of life. safety. health and property without triggering the longrange recovery provisions of the Disaster Relief Act.