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Major disaster
DR-1810-CA: Wildfires
Major disaster declaration for California, declared 11/18/2008 for a fire. Covers 4 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 11/18/2008
- Incident began
- 11/13/2008
- Incident ended
- 11/28/2008
- Areas
- 4
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
- 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
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 11/18/2008 | IHPAHM |
| Orange County | 11/18/2008 | IHPAHM |
| Riverside County | 11/18/2008 | IHPAHM |
| Santa Barbara County | 11/18/2008 | IHPAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-1810-CA
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Fire
- Title
- Wildfires
- Individual Assistance deadline
- 01/20/2009
- Closed out
- 09/16/2021
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-1810-CASource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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