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DR-1577-CA: Severe Storms, Flooding, Debris Flows, And Mudslides

Major disaster declaration for California, declared 02/04/2005 for a severe storm. Covers 8 designated areas.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declared
02/04/2005
Incident began
12/27/2004
Incident ended
01/11/2005
Areas
8

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
  • Individual AssistanceAid for people and families in older declarations
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Kern County02/04/2005IHIAHM
Los Angeles County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM
Orange County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM
Riverside County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM
San Bernardino County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM
San Diego County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM
Santa Barbara County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM
Ventura County02/04/2005IHIAPAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1577-CA
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms, Flooding, Debris Flows, And Mudslides
Individual Assistance deadline
05/16/2005
Closed out
09/28/2018

The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.

FEMA page for DR-1577-CA

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026