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Major disaster
DR-4610-CA: Wildfires
Major disaster declaration for California, declared 08/24/2021 for a fire. Covers 6 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 08/24/2021
- Incident began
- 07/14/2021
- Incident ended
- 10/25/2021
- Areas
- 6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lassen County | 08/24/2021 | IHPAHM |
| Nevada County | 08/24/2021 | IHPAHM |
| Placer County | 08/24/2021 | IHPAHM |
| Plumas County | 08/24/2021 | IHPAHM |
| Tehama County | 08/24/2021 | IHPAHM |
| Trinity County | 08/24/2021 | IHPAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4610-CA
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Fire
- Title
- Wildfires
- Individual Assistance deadline
- 11/08/2021
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-4610-CASource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026