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EM-3381-CA: Potential Failure Of The Emergency Spillway At Oroville Lake
Emergency declaration for California, declared 02/14/2017 for a dam/levee break. Covers 3 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 02/14/2017
- Incident began
- 02/07/2017
- Incident ended
- 02/23/2017
- Areas
- 3
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 MitigationNot approved for this declaration
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 02/14/2017 | PA |
| Sutter County | 02/14/2017 | PA |
| Yuba County | 02/14/2017 | PA |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- EM-3381-CA
- Type
- Emergency
- Incident type
- Dam/Levee Break
- Title
- Potential Failure Of The Emergency Spillway At Oroville Lake
- Closed out
- 07/22/2026
An emergency declaration supports specific actions to protect lives and property, such as evacuations, shelters and debris removal, often before or right after an event.
FEMA page for EM-3381-CASource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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