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Major disaster
DR-4619-CA: Wildfires
Major disaster declaration for California, declared 09/12/2021 for a fire. Covers 2 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 09/12/2021
- Incident began
- 08/14/2021
- Incident ended
- 10/21/2021
- Areas
- 2
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
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County | 09/12/2021 | PAHM |
| Lake County | 09/12/2021 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4619-CA
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Fire
- Title
- Wildfires
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-4619-CASource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026