Hazardous Materials Incident
Last Updated: June 11, 2026 - 4:40 p.m.
Resources
Small Business Resources
Starting on Tuesday, June 16, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will open a Business Recovery Center in Garden Grove to assist small businesses impacted by the recent evacuation related to the GKN chemical incident.
Garden Grove Business Recovery Center
- Location: 12966 Euclid Street, Suite 130, Garden Grove, CA 92840
- Hours: Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Closed on Friday, June 19
- Walk-ins are welcome but in-person appointments can be scheduled in advance at www.appointment.sba.gov. Applicants may call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.
Additional Resources
Orange County/Inland Empire (OC/IE) Small Business Resources - Garden Grove Chemical Crisis
For businesses located in the Orange County area.
Outsmart Disaster - CA Office of the Small Business Advocate
A state resource to help businesses prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
OC Community Resilience Fund
Orange County United Way has launched the OC Community Resilience Fund to provide direct support for residents and businesses affected by emerging needs, including the recent chemical incident impacting Stanton, Garden Grove, Westminster, Cypress, Anaheim, and Buena Park.
Families across the region are facing unexpected hardships, including lost wages, transportation challenges, childcare costs, health expenses, and temporary displacement. Your donation helps provide immediate relief and recovery support for impacted households.
Your Support May Help Provide:
- Emergency financial assistance
- Groceries and household essentials
- Transportation and childcare support
- Prescription and health-related expenses
- Temporary housing and utility assistance
- Recovery resources and case management
To Apply
- Call 211
- Select Option 7
- Provide basic information, including your name and address. Agree to participate in the program.
- A member of the 211 team will follow up with you to complete the eligibility and review process.
Incident Updates (May 21 - May 26)
5/25/26 at 6:00 p.m.
Garden Grove Hazardous Materials Incident Press Conference
5/25/26 at 6:00 p.m. — Update
Evacuation Zone Reduced
Local Law Enforcement has reduced the Evacuation zone to the area between Orangewood, Dale, Garden Grove Blvd. and Knott in response to the ongoing issue in Garden Grove.
5/25/26 at 2:20 p.m.
Official Video Update
5/23/26 at 3:00 p.m.
Official Video Update
5/23/26 at 2:00 p.m.
Official Video Update
5/23/26 at 10:00 a.m.
Official Video Update
5/22/26 at 7:30 p.m. - Update
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade and Strawberry Stomp Postponed5/22/26 at 11:45 a.m.
Official Video Update