Public Assistance
Public Assistance Division
The Public Assistance Division provides assistance to state agencies, local governments, special districts, and eligible private non-profit organizations impacted by a disaster in order to achieve a safer future for all California communities. The Public Assistance Division ensures state and federal support is provided to applicants in an efficient and timely manner in order to assist in recovery from a major disaster or emergency.
For any questions related to State Agency Response Costs, please visit DFRR at Disaster Financial Recovery and Reconciliation | California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Individuals seeking disaster assistance should refer to Recovery’s Individual Assistance Section.
State and Federally Funded Disaster Assistance Programs
California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA)
CDAA provides state financial assistance for recovery efforts to cities and/or counties, and certain private nonprofit organizations special districts after a state disaster has been declared.
COVID-19 Assistance
COVID-19 assistance is provided to state agencies, local governments, special districts, and Indian Tribal Governments for coronavirus pandemic response and recovery.
Federal Disaster Assistance
Federal financial assistance for recovery efforts is made available to cities, counties, state agencies, and eligible private non-profits after a federal disaster has been declared.
Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
Federal financial assistance is provided to state agencies, local governments, special districts, and Indian Tribal Governments for emergency response and fire suppression activities for federally declared fires.
Applicants’ Briefings
Applicants’ Briefings provide potential applicants with basic information to assist them in their efforts to understand the requirements associated with applying for Public Assistance due to a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration, under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), or under a Presidential Emergency Declaration. These briefings cover topics such as: application processing, eligibility requirements, cost documentation guidance, record keeping, audit requirements, and deadline dates.
*Please see Scheduled Applicants’ Briefings below for briefing details.
Register or Login to FEMA Grants Portal
Applicants must set up an account and submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA)
YouTube Training Videos for FEMA Grants Portal
View the official FEMA PA Grants Portal Grants Manager YouTube Channel
Scheduled Applicants' Briefings
View the complete list of briefings currently scheduled for various emergency declarations
Public Assistance Forms, Documents, and Reference Materials
All materials mentioned in the Applicants’ Briefings can be found here
Payments
For any questions regarding your Public Assistance (PA), California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), Coronavirus Assistance (COVID-19), or Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) payments, please direct questions or concerns to the Public Assistance Financial Processing Unit at (916) 845-8110 or RecoveryPayments@CalOES.ca.gov.
Contact Us
Public Assistance Region List
Coastal Region
- Alameda
- Contra Costa
- Del Norte
- Humboldt
- Lake
- Marin
- Mendocino
- Monterey
- Napa
- San Benito
- San Francisco
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
- Santa Cruz
- Solano
- Sonoma
Inland Region
- Alpine
- Amador
- Butte
- Calaveras
- Colusa
- El Dorado
- Fresno
- Glenn
- Kern
- Kings
- Lassen
- Madera
- Mariposa
- Merced
- Modoc
- Nevada
- Placer
- Plumas
- Sacramento
- San Joaquin
- Shasta
- Sierra
- Siskiyou
- Stanislaus
- Sutter
- Tehama
- Trinity
- Tulare
- Tuolumne
- Yolo
- Yuba
Southern Region
- Imperial
- Inyo
- Los Angeles
- Mono
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara
- Ventura
Technical Assistance
For questions and other Public Assistance related inquiries, please send an email to DisasterRecovery@CalOES.ca.gov or call (916) 845-8200.