Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Santa Cruz County, California totaled $4,986 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Santa Cruz County, California Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of California (Rep. Doug LaMalfa) | $1,816,194 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of California (Rep. Jared Huffman) | $560,543 | 4.3% | 18.1% |
| 3 | 8th District of California (Rep. Paul Cook) | $47,472 | 0.4% | 18.5% |
| 4 | 4th District of California (Rep. Tom McClintock) | $25,712 | 0.2% | 18.7% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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