State of California Guide to Disaster Assistance Services

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This guide provides both disaster and non-disaster related information regarding federal, state, and local assistance services available in California. Although some of the resources are restricted to individuals or households with eligible immigration status, there are many services available to all Californians impacted by disasters. Resources are identified for general informational purposes and are compiled or provided with publicly obtainable information. This is not a complete roster of all available programs. Please view this document only as a starting point for individual research. The user should always directly consult the provider of a potential resource for current program information and to verify the applicability of a particular program.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Families & Children; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: California; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Government Programs; Health Services Accessibility; Information Services; Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; Mental Health Services; Local Government; State Government; Disaster Medicine; Legal Services; Emergency Shelter; Food Assistance

Institutions: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; California Health & Human Services Agency

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