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DR-838-DCDRSevere Storm

Severe Storms & High Winds

Major Disaster Declaration for District of Columbia, declared Aug 28, 1989, in 1 county.

Individuals and Households ProgramIndividual AssistancePublic AssistanceHazard Mitigation
Declaration
DR-838-DC
Type
Major Disaster Declaration
State or territory
District of Columbia
Incident type
Severe Storm
Declared
Aug 28, 1989
Requested
Jun 17, 1989 · request 89020
Incident began
Jun 14, 1989
Incident ended
Jun 15, 1989
Incident period
2 days
Closed out
Feb 10, 1994
Fiscal year
1989
FEMA region
Region 3

Designated areas

Other declarations for the same event

DeclaredNumberTitleHazardStateAreasPrograms
Aug 28, 1989 DR-839-MD Severe Storms & High Winds Severe Storm MD1PA