Governor Gavin Newsom

NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident. Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area. This morning, @OCFireAuthority announced that the risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. This new federal assistance will further bolster our resources to help resolve this situation.

NUEVO: California acaba de obtener una Declaración Presidencial de Emergencia para el incidente con materiales peligrosos en Garden Grove. Trabajando en colaboración con los equipos de respuesta locales, el estado ha actuado con determinación para proteger a los residentes de la zona afectada. Esta mañana, la @OCFireAuthority anunció que el riesgo de una explosión masiva ha sido mitigado. Esta nueva asistencia federal reforzará aún más nuestros recursos para ayudar a resolver esta situación.

NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident. Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area. This morning, @OCFireAuthority announced that the risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. This new federal assistance will further bolster our resources to help resolve this situation.

Evacuation orders are still in place for the hazmat incident in @OCGovCA. Please listen to officials and follow all evacution orders. ocsheriff.gov/resources-duri…

This is a positive development. Thank you to the hundreds of first responders, hazardous materials teams, and emergency personnel working around the clock to protect Orange County families. Families in the impacted area should continue following all local evacuation orders and guidance from local officials as crews continue to contain the situation and monitor air quality.

This Memorial Day, California pauses to honor the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. We salute their dedication by supporting their loved ones, standing by their fellow soldiers, and protecting the freedoms and liberties for which they fought.

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The state’s whole-of-government response in #GardenGrove includes real-time environmental monitoring, evacuations, traffic control, shelter operations, and community assistance as crews continue working to protect public safety.

California has mobilized over 785+ state and local first responders — including hazardous materials experts working around the clock — to support Orange County communities impacted by the chemical incident in Garden Grove. To further support this 24/7 work, we’ve requested that President Trump approve an emergency declaration to unlock additional federal support.

🏠 ORANGE COUNTY EVACUATION CENTERS Residents impacted by the chemical incident in Garden Grove can access emergency shelters across Orange County. 📞 Shelter Status Hotline: (714) 628-7085 Live operators are standing by with the latest shelter availability and updates.

Hemos solicitado que el Presidente Trump emita una declaración de emergencia para apoyar las operaciones de respuesta en el condado de Orange. Durante más de 48 horas, @Cal_OES y agencias estatales han estado presentes en la zona apoyando a las comunidades afectadas, protegiendo la seguridad pública y asistiendo a las autoridades locales mientras continúan los esfuerzos de respuesta. Por favor, continúe siguiendo las instrucciones de los oficiales de emergencia.

We have requested that President Trump issue an emergency declaration to support response operations in Orange County. For more than 48 hours, @Cal_OES and state agencies have been on the ground supporting impacted communities, protecting public safety, and assisting local officials as response efforts continue. Please continue following guidance from emergency officials.

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Amid the developing situation in Orange County, I urge residents in the impacted area to stay alert, follow all evacuation orders immediately, and monitor official channels for critical updates.  If you see price gouging, I encourage you to immediately file a complaint with my office online at oag.ca.gov/report or contact your local police department or sheriff’s office. Stay safe, California.  oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…

Trong tình hình sự cố hóa chất nguy hiểm đang diễn ra ở Garden Grove, điều quan trọng là phải lắng nghe chính quyền địa phương. Nếu được yêu cầu sơ tán, đừng chần chừ. Lệnh sơ tán được ban hành để giữ an toàn cho cộng đồng. ready.ca.gov

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📢 Health Advisory: Hazardous Materials Incident in Garden Grove A release of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) has prompted mandatory evacuation orders in a defined area of Garden Grove. Please follow all instructions from local authorities to stay safe. bit.ly/GardenGroveAdv… 1/5

Como medida proactiva para proteger a Californianos @CAgovernor proclamó hoy estado de emergencia para el condado de Orange, mientras el estado intensifica su apoyo a los esfuerzos locales de respuesta ante el incidente con sustancias químicas peligrosas en Garden Grove.

Working proactively to protect Californians, @CAgovernor today proclaimed a state of emergency for Orange County, as the state leans in to help local response efforts at the ongoing hazardous chemical incident in Garden Grove.

⚠️ Los residentes del Condado de Orange pueden acceder a actualizaciones de emergencia específicas de la ciudad, información de refugios y orientación local relacionada con el estado de emergencia del gobernador sobre el incidente químico en Garden Grove. Encuentre las actualizaciones de emergencia de su ciudad aquí: linktr.ee/gobcalifornia