Contra Costa County confirmed Friday that the series of storms that hit California has caused an estimated $43.9 million in damages. They have also broken down by jurisdiction where the damages have occurred
In mid-January, when Contra Costa County declared its local emergency, damages were estimated at roughly $27 million , but as assessments were made and after further investigation occurred, the damages increased to $43.9 million and could still increase higher.
Across the county, several areas were hit with flooding, road damage, sinkholes, eroded creek banks, mudslides, toppled trees, and power issues.
According to county data, the Contra Costa Water District sustained the most in damages at $7.1 million. The City of Pittsburg had an estimated $9.5 million in damages while the City of Martinez had $5.9 million. Meanwhile, the City of Antioch an estimated $4.4 million in damages with the Town of Danville at $2.3 million.
Contra Costa Public Works clearing Marsh Creek Road between Morgan Territory Rd & Deer Valley Rd
The emergency status enables the County to be eligible for disaster relief funding, should it be authorized by the federal and state government in the future. The proclamation was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the State of California Office of Emergency Services and Contra Costa County was ultimately added to the Governor’s statewide proclamation on January 11. The Governor issued the statewide emergency proclamation on January 4. This allows the state to make further requests for federal disaster assistance on the county’s behalf.
“We are waiting for FEMA’s official determination on whether Contra Costa County qualifies for Public Assistance, which provides supplemental grants so government organizations can cover costs to restore public infrastructure. Once jurisdictions begin the application process, real damage numbers and costs of repair will become apparent,” said Kristi Jourdan, spokesperson for Contra Costa County.
Here is a breakdown across Contra Costa County of the estimated damages–the numbers are expected to further increase as further assessments are made.
| Antioch | $4,408,926.00 |
| Bradford Island – RD 2059 | $4,300,000.00 |
| Cal State East Bay | $125,000.00 |
| Clayton | $380,500.00 |
| Concord | $60,000.00 |
| Contra Costa Department of Public Works | $2,805,000.00 |
| Contra Costa Fire Protection District | $118,210.00 |
| Contra Costa Health Services | $62,000.00 |
| Contra Costa Water District | $7,120,600.00 |
| Danville | $2,318,000.00 |
| Diablo Community Services District | $700,000.00 |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District | $192,140.52 |
| Lafayette | $923,530.57 |
| Martinez | $5,902,000.00 |
| Moraga | $174,500.00 |
| Orinda | $1,502,500.00 |
| Pinole | $125,000.00 |
| Pittsburg | $9,551,890.30 |
| Pleasant Hill | $181,067.00 |
| Richmond | $893,776.00 |
| San Pablo | $30,150.00 |
| San Ramon | $ 946,660.00 |
| Walnut Creek | $1,125,000.00 |
| Total | $43,946,450.39 |
It’s important to note that Contra Costa County was approved separately for Individual Aid, which provides assistance to individuals and households who have sustained losses as a direct result of a disaster that receives a federal disaster declaration. Residents can apply for financial assistance directly through FEMA at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
