Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County due to ongoing efforts to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Garden Grove. The proclamation directs California’s Office of Emergency Services and all state government agencies to support the county and impacted local jurisdictions in addressing the emergency. The declaration unlocks additional emergency response resources and authorities, including making state-owned properties and fairgrounds available to provide shelter for evacuated residents as needed. Cal OES continues working alongside local partners to support the hazardous materials response operation by coordinating resources, sharing critical information, and ensuring local responders have what they need to respond safely. The response is described as unified and whole-of-government with a focus on community safety.
"Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency in Orange County amid ongoing efforts to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Garden Grove."
"The proclamation directs California's Office of Emergency Services and all state government agencies to support the county and impacted local jurisdictions to address the emergency."
"It also unlocks additional emergency response resources and authorities, including making state-owned properties and fairgrounds available to provide shelter for evacuated residents as necessary, the governor's office said in a statement."
""Cal OES continues to work alongside our local partners to support the ongoing hazardous materials response operation. Our role is to coordinate resources, share critical information, and ensure local responders have all the resources necessary to safely respond to this dynamic situation," the agency's director, Caroline Thomas Jacobs said in a statement. "We are committed to a unified, whole-of-government response focused on keeping our communities safe.""
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