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DR-1646-CA: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

Major disaster declaration for California, declared 06/05/2006 for a severe storm. Covers 17 designated areas.

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

Declared
06/05/2006
Incident began
03/29/2006
Incident ended
04/16/2006
Areas
17

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Alameda County06/05/2006PAHM
Amador County06/05/2006PAHM
Calaveras County06/05/2006PAHM
El Dorado County06/05/2006PAHM
Lake County06/05/2006PAHM
Madera County06/05/2006PAHM
Marin County06/05/2006PAHM
Merced County06/05/2006PAHM
Napa County06/05/2006PAHM
Nevada County06/05/2006PAHM
Placer County06/05/2006PAHM
San Joaquin County06/05/2006PAHM
San Mateo County06/05/2006PAHM
Santa Cruz County06/05/2006PAHM
Sonoma County06/05/2006PAHM
Stanislaus County06/05/2006PAHM
Tuolumne County06/05/2006PAHM

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

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1646-CA
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Closed out
05/13/2019

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-1646-CA

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