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Major disaster

DR-1911-CA: Earthquake

Major disaster declaration for California, declared 05/07/2010 for a earthquake. Covers 1 designated area.

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

Declared
05/07/2010
Incident began
04/04/2010
Incident ended
07/04/2010
Areas
1

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
Imperial County05/07/2010PAHM

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

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1911-CA
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Earthquake
Title
Earthquake
Closed out
08/24/2021

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-1911-CA

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

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