Rep. Lou Correa

Congressman Lou Correa here. The threat of a catastrophic blevy explosion has been eliminated, but there is still a threat of fire and leak. The OC Fire team is actively trying to reduce this threat. Press conference coming soon with updates.

The Chemical leak in Garden Grove has officially been declared a Federal Emergency. Federal agencies can now expand their on-the-ground work to help the City of Garden Grove, Orange County, and the State of California with aid in: saving lives; protecting public health, safety, and property; and averting threat of catastrophe in the area.   I am working with federal agencies to make sure that local and state authorities continue to receive the federal assistance needed to address the leak and keep our community safe.

We gather this Memorial Day to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy today, and we owe them a debt that can never truly be repaid. To our Gold Star families, we recognize that behind every fallen service member is a family carrying both pride and profound loss. Please know that their legacy lives on through all of us. May we never forget those who gave everything for this nation, and may we continue to live in a way that honors their sacrifice each and every day.

On Memorial Day, we remember the brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever indebted to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom and allowed us to build a better future for the next generation.

For current, up-to-date information on shelters and care centers, please visit the Orange County Sheriff’s “Resources During a Disaster” page. ocsheriff.gov/resources-duri…

Thankful of our local fire departments and law enforcement for putting themselves in harm’s way to protect central Orange County. I urge the public to follow their guidelines and stay safe. Pets are welcome at all available shelters.

🚨 Additional Evacuation Center 🚨 An additional evacuation shelter has been opened at Oceanview High School in Huntington Beach at: 📍 17071 Gothard St Huntington Beach, CA 92647

🚨 Additional Evacuation Center 🚨 An additional evacuation shelter has been opened at John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma at: 📍 8281 Walker St La Palma, CA 90623

Anaheim has also opened an evacuation center at Savannah High School: 301 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim. That makes 3 evacuation centers as the following are still open: Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center Cypress Recreation and Community Center

I am aware of the situation at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove. My team and I are monitoring the situation and ready to assist Orange County officials. Stay calm and follow OC fire Authority’s guidance regarding evacuations.

Update on evacuation centers: Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center 13641 Deodara Dr. Garden Grove, CA 92844 Cypress Recreation and Community Center 5700 Orange Ave. Cypress, CA 90630

Orange County families are being priced out of the housing market as home costs continue to skyrocket. As co-chair of the Real Estate Caucus, working with Democrats and Republicans, I am proud to have help advance our bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a bill focused on lowering housing costs and expanding the supply of new homes throughout Southern California. ocregister.com/2026/05/22/ora…

.@RepLouCorrea and @RepMarkAlford are working across party lines to increase housing supply, lower costs, and expand opportunities for homebuyers — especially first-time buyers. "We have to keep the American dream alive."

A billion dollars more for a ballroom? That sounds like fraud, waste, and abuse when families across the country are struggling to keep up with high costs. notus.org/congress/senat…

The House just passed the biggest housing legislation package in a generation. What happens next — and can it actually become law? We asked @RepLouCorrea & @RepMarkAlford⬇️

Orange County is facing a housing affordability crisis, making it difficult for families to achieve the American dream of homeownership. That’s why, as the co-chair of the Real Estate Caucus, I’m proud to have helped pass a bipartisan housing package to make housing more affordable and encourage the building of new homes across Southern California. correa.house.gov/news/press-rel…