THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release October 15, 1993 PRESIDENT CLINTON DECLARES MAJOR DISASTER IN STATE OF OREGON, FEMA FUNDING MADE AVAILABLE WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President today declared a major disaster exists in Oregon as a result of earthquakes on September 20, 1993 and ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide public assistance to back-up local and state recovery efforts. President Clinton's action makes federal funding available to affected communities in Klamath County. For further information, please contact FEMA at 202-646-4600. -30-30-30-