Donorcountriesneedtobecareful thattheirgenerosity in supporting emergencyrelief efforts in theareas devastated by the tsunamidoes notdivert funds fromexistingforeign aidprograms.
The government in Rome meanwhile has declared a state of emergency for the area, freeing funds for relief and reconstruction.
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In particular, the executive and legislative branches should act with urgency on the replenishment and considerable expansion of what are called Commander's EmergencyReliefFunds (CERF).