0690 Office of Emergency Services
Program Descriptions

45 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE

The Disaster Assistance Program provides aid to local agencies for repair and restoration of public real property in disaster-stricken areas and ensures that all public facilities will be restored in order to provide necessary services to the citizens of the affected areas.

This Program administers the California Disaster Assistance Act, which provides eligible local agencies with financial assistance to recover from disasters.

This Program also administers funding received through the Federal Disaster Relief Act, whereby local government and other public entities are provided financial and other assistance to recover from the effects of floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.