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Red Cross Offers Help After Garden Grove Chemical Incident

Anaheim, Garden Grove, Stanton, incident, evacuation, safety

The Red Cross is providing essential services to residents affected by a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California. - Shelters are open for health services, food, and supplies; overnight stays available at Los Alamitos High School (pets allowed) and Golden West College (no pets).

- A state of emergency was declared on May 23, 2026, after a tank containing methyl methacrylate showed a crack and risk of explosion. - Evacuation orders affect tens of thousands in Garden Grove, Stanton, Anaheim, Cypress, Westminster, and Buena Park.

- Officials are working on containment plans while monitoring the tank for any active leak. Residents can call 1-800-RED CROSS for more information.

This story was originally reported by edhat. Read the original article here.

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