UPDATE: Wednesday, June 3: 5:45pm - The City has compiled a centralized list of recovery resources, updates and guidance for both residents and local businesses at StantonCA.gov/Info.

UPDATE: Wednesday, June 3: 5:45pm - The City has compiled a centralized list of recovery resources, updates and guidance for both residents and local businesses at StantonCA.gov/Info. This page includes current information for residents and businesses impacted by the recent evacuation, including: Resident FAQs Business recovery resources Insurance and documentation information OC Community Resilience Fund intake and donation information Environmental, cleanup, and air monitoring links Video updates and partner agency resources We will continue updating as additional verified information becomes available and as we coordinate with County, State, federal, and community partners.For the latest official incident information, including evacuation maps, address lookup, air quality updates, shelter information, and business resources, please visit the County of Orange incident page. UPDATE: Tuesday, May 26: 7:30pm - Welcome Back, Stanton! Evacuation orders have been LIFTED for ALL Stanton Residents & Businesses as of 7:30pm. A small evacuation area remains directly around the incident site.   Please continue to follow the city for updates on resources for residents and businesses as we return to daily activities. UPDATE: Tuesday, May 26: 2pm - Please find a list of resources and frequently asked questions below.How to Stay Up to Date with the Latest Incident Information Subscribe to ALERT OC by going to this website to sign up or texting ALERTOC to 888-777. Monitor City of Stanton Social Media Accounts and Website Facebook:  @CityofStantonCA Instagram:  @CityofStanton City Website: www.StantonCA.gov Monitor Orange County Fire Authority Social Media Accounts The City of Stanton contracts with OCFA for fire protection. Obtain updates from: Facebook: OCFireAuthority Instagram: @ocfireauthority X (formerly Twitter): @OCFireAuthority Visit the County of Orange Incident Website The County is providing updates at https://ocgov.com/page/garden-grove-chemical-spill-incident Who can I contact with questions? City staff are available to answer your questions at (714) 890-4279 Orange County Public Information Hotline: (714) 628-7085 How can residents report accessibility needs, transportation needs, or other urgent support needs? Orange County Public Information Hotline: (714) 628-7085 OCFA Medical Information Hotline: (714) 538-2501 Evacuation Safety Information How will I know when I can return home? Evacuation and reentry decisions are made by public safety officials based on conditions in the affected area. Residents and businesses should follow official instructions from the Orange County Fire Authority. The City will help share verified evacuation and reentry information through official City channels, including the City website at StantonCA.gov, social media and emergency notification systems (Alert OC). State of Emergency Declaration What does it mean to have the City and the State declare an Emergency? Emergency declarations help support coordination, resource requests, emergency purchasing, mutual aid, and potential reimbursement or assistance processes. The City of Stanton’s local emergency declaration recognizes the significant impacts to Stanton residents, businesses, facilities, and operations. The State and Federal emergency declarations add additional support and coordination capacity for response and recovery efforts. These declarations do not guarantee reimbursement or compensation, but they help make emergency resources and potential assistance processes available. Claims, Reimbursement, Insurance The evacuations have caused disruptions to my and my family's lives. What will those responsible do to make this right? Will I get compensation? The City does not currently administer a compensation program for this incident. As additional claims, assistance, or recovery resources become available, the City will share that information through official City channels. For business-related resources, please visit the County incident page:https://ocgov.com/page/garden-grove-chemical-spill-incident Role of the City of Stanton What is the City of Stanton doing about the incident? The City's fire protection contractor, the Orange County Fire Authority, has led the response to address and resolve the immediate crisis. The role of the City of Stanton has been to address all other impacts of the emergency. The City is fully engaged and working across departments to support the community during this emergency. This includes: Sharing verified information Supporting access and reentry planning Coordinating shelters and staff Identifying resident and business needs Supporting recovery planning The City recognizes the hardship this emergency is creating and is focused on helping residents and businesses return to normal as safely and quickly as possible. Is City Hall open for regular business? Yes. City Hall is open and City employees will continue to serve our community. The Stanton Family Resource Center is closed while evacuation orders remain in effect. FRC staff and services are available at City Hall: 7800 Katella Ave. and via phone at (714) 890-4279. UPDATE: Monday, May 25: 6:15pm -The evacuation orders related to the hazardous materials incident in Garden Grove have been modified.Updated Evacuation Area: North of Garden Grove Blvd.South of Orangewood Ave.East of Knott Ave.West of Dale St. Stanton residents and businesses in the highlighted area on the map must remain evacuated until further notice. Overnight shelters information will be shared once confirmed.   Residents and businesses located outside of the map area may return home. Please follow all traffic controls and directions from public safety personnel and expect delays or road closures in some areas. If you do not live or work in the affected area, please avoid the area to help reduce traffic congestion. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have additional units in the area to manage traffic and support a safe return process. We appreciate the community’s continued patience as we navigate this incident and will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. Public health and environmental agencies, including the EPA and the OC Health Care Agency, continue monitoring air and environmental conditions.  There are no current health concerns for anyone outside of the evacuation map. City Hall will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26 with regular business hours: 7am-12pm, 1pm-6pm. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting will still be held at 6:30pm tomorrow. In place of the Budget Workshop, we will provide a Public Safety update and consider ratification of the local emergency declaration. The Stanton Family Resource Center remains in the evacuated area; however, staff will be onsite at City Hall to assist families and clients. Harry Dotson Park and Stanton Central Park will also reopen tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation.County of Orange Updates UPDATE: Monday, May 25: 5pm - For our Stanton Residents – We recognize that this incident has created stress, uncertainty, and disruption for many residents, particularly those who have been displaced from their homes. We encourage affected residents to document any losses or expenses and contact their insurance providers to understand potential coverage and claims options. The City will continue to share information regarding claims processes, available resources, and appropriate points of contact as more information becomes available. We remain committed to supporting our residents through this incident and the recovery process. For our Business Community – We understand businesses have experienced disruptions and financial impacts due to this incident. We encourage affected businesses to document losses and contact their insurance providers to discuss potential coverage and claims options. The City will continue to share information regarding claims processes, available resources, and appropriate points of contact as more information becomes available. We remain committed to supporting our business community through this situation and recovery efforts. UPDATE: Monday, May 25: 9am -While the catastrophic risk of a (BLEVE) Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (massive explosion) has been eliminated, evacuation orders remain in place until further notice. We will continue to post updates as soon as we receive them. OCFA Incident Update Videos UPDATE: Sunday, May 24: 9:30pm - Mandatory evacuations remain in effect No changes to evacuation map An additional shelter has opened at Los Alamitos High School RV parking is available at the Orange County Fairgrounds All City facilities remain closed OC Health Care Agency | Orange County California - Health Care Agency View hazmat incident update videos from the Orange County Fire Authority UPDATE: Sunday, May 24: 9am - No significant overnight updates Mandatory evacuations remain in effect No changes to evacuation map The Los Amigos High School shelter has availability All City facilities remain closed UPDATE: Saturday, May 23: 9pm - While additional details are not available at this time, please make accommodations for continued mandatory evacuations through this evening and into Sunday. Additional details to follow as they become available. Orange County Sheriff's Department Resources During a Disaster page has updated information regarding overnight shelter availability.  UPDATE: Saturday, May 23, 10:15am - Mandatory evacuation order remains in effect. Do not return to the evacuation area. OCFA Medical Information Hotline: (714) 538-2501 UPDATE: Saturday, May 23, 6:45am - Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect. Currently Available Shelters: Kennedy High School 8281 Walker St., La Palma Oceanview High School  17071 Gothard St., Huntington Beach UPDATE: Friday, May 22, 7:45pm - Mandatory evacuation orders will remain in effect throughout the evening and into tomorrow morning. We will continue to provide updates, including overnight shelter options, as more information becomes available. Evacuation Zones: North of Trask Avenue South of Ball Road East of Valley View Street West of Dale Street   UPDATE: Friday, May 22, 1:45pm - The City has declared a Local Emergency. Please find the proclamation here.  UPDATE: Friday, May 22, 11:30am - The County of Orange activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Center with County agency representatives at 1100 hours on May 22,2026. The Public Information Hotline has been staffed and is ready to accept calls of inquiry in regard to the nature of emergency or disaster. The Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085. All resources and support personnel have been identified and are on standby. Updated Evacuation Zones: North of Trask Avenue South of Ball Road East of Valley View Street West of Dale Street Available Shelters: Garden Grove: 13641 Deodara Dr.   Cypress: 5700 Orange Ave. UPDATE: Friday, May 22, 6:42am - The map has been updated to move the Eastern border of the evacuation zone to Springdale St. Evacuation Area: North of Garden Grove Blvd.South of Orangewood Ave.East of Springdale St.West of Dale St. UPDATE: Friday, May 22, 6:30am: ATTENTION: A mandatory evacuation is in place for the below areas. Orange County Sherrif’s Department deputies will be going door to door assisting residents. If evacuating, please bring any necessary items such as medications.  Evacuation Area: North of Garden Grove Blvd.South of Orangewood Ave.East of Knott Ave.West of Dale St.A temporary shelter is in place at Stanton City Hall: 7800 Katella Ave. Beach Blvd. is closed from Garden Grove Blvd. to Orangewood Ave.  At this time, the duration of the evacuation is unknown. Additional details will follow as they become available.