Hazardous Materials Incident
Last Updated: June 16, 2026 - 8:45 a.m.
Resources
Small Business Resources
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened 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 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.
Upcoming Webinar
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that were impacted by the recent Hazmat Incident.
To better understand the eligibility and application process, the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 18 from 2P.M. - 3 P.M.
Register at EIDL-GardenGrove.eventbrite.com.
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
Update
Orange County United Way has received more than 6,000 applications for assistance related to the incident.
Due to the volume of applications received, and funding available, they are no longer accepting new applications.
If you already submitted an application, Orange County United Way has shifted focus to reviewing applications, confirming eligibility, and distributing funds.
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