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Hazardous Materials Incident

Last Updated: June 11, 2026 - 4:40 p.m.

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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.


Incident Updates (May 21 - May 26)


5/25/26 at 6:00 p.m.

Garden Grove Hazardous Materials Incident Press Conference

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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

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5/23/26 at 3:00 p.m.

Official Video Update

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5/23/26 at 2:00 p.m.

Official Video Update

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5/23/26 at 10:00 a.m.

Official Video Update

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5/22/26 at 11:45 a.m.

Official Video Update

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