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Major disaster

DR-1952-CA: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Debris And Mud Flows

Major disaster declaration for California, declared 01/26/2011 for a flood. Covers 10 designated areas.

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

Declared
01/26/2011
Incident began
12/17/2010
Incident ended
01/04/2011
Areas
10

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
Inyo County01/26/2011PAHM
Kern County01/26/2011PAHM
Kings County01/26/2011PAHM
Orange County01/26/2011PAHM
Riverside County01/26/2011PAHM
San Bernardino County01/26/2011PAHM
San Diego County01/26/2011PAHM
San Luis Obispo County01/26/2011PAHM
Santa Barbara County01/26/2011PAHM
Tulare County01/26/2011PAHM

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

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1952-CA
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Flood
Title
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Debris And Mud Flows

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-1952-CA

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