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Federal major disaster declaration for California after Northridge earthquake

President Clinton declared a federal major disaster for Los Angeles County, authorizing federal assistance after the Jan. 17 Northridge earthquake.

Federal major disaster declaration for California after Northridge earthquake

The declaration unlocked federal funding and coordinated FEMA and other federal resources essential for rescue, recovery, and rebuilding in one of the most destructive U.S. earthquakes.

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