California Earthquake
Incident Period: Dec 22, 2003 - Feb 6, 2004
Declaration Date: Jan 13, 2004
Quick Links
- Recovery resources: State & Local | National
- Connect: Social Media | Mobile App & Text
- 24/7 counseling: Disaster Distress Helpline

- English
- Español
More About This Disaster
Local Resources
Local Information
Local News & Media
Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.
![]() |
![]() |
Paso Robles, CA January 25, 2004 -- Structures and a vehicle damaged in downtown Paso Robles in the 6.5 San Simeon Earthquake. FEMA Photo/Dane Golden | Atascadero, CA January 25, 2004 -- This home slid two feet off its foundation due to the 6.5 San Simeon Earthquake. Photo by Dane Golden / FEMA News Photo |
Funding Obligations
Individual Assistance | Amount |
---|---|
Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved | $7,834,700.93 |
Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $299,731.13 |
Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $8,134,432.06 |
Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 3415 |
Public Assistance | Amount |
---|---|
Emergency Work (Categories A-B) - Dollars Obligated | $6,230,771.35 |
Permanent Work (Categories C-G) - Dollars Obligated | $40,506,647.12 |
Total Public Assistance Grants Dollars Obligated | $47,893,296.81 |