As officials continue responding to the ongoing chemical emergency at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove, an estimated 50,000 residents across parts of Orange County remain displaced under evacuation orders. Here’s a breakdown of evacuation centers, hotlines and other resources available to impacted residents.
Resources for evacuees
Several hotels in Anaheim are offering discounted rates to residents displaced by the evacuation orders, according to Visit Anaheim. A list of participating hotels, rates, details on the offers and contact information is available through Visit Anaheim’s website.
All Planet Fitness locations in Orange County are also open free of charge to displaced residents, employee Chris Mendez said. People impacted by the evacuations can use the gyms, showers and lounge areas.
Uber announced it is providing evacuees with up to two free rides worth up to $40 each to and from shelter locations through May 25, KTLA reported.
Evacuation centers
As of Saturday afternoon, four evacuation centers were operating throughout Orange County. However, Freedom Hall at Mile Square Regional Park had reached capacity, according to city officials.
The following evacuation centers still had space available as of Saturday afternoon and were accepting pets:
- John F. Kennedy High School: 8281 Walker Street, La Palma
- Savanna High School: 301 N. Gilbert Street, Anaheim
- Oceanview High School: 17071 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach
Hotlines
- Garden Grove Emergency Hotline: (714) 741-5444
- Orange County Public Information Hotline: (714) 628-7085
- Orange County Fire Authority Medical Information Hotline: (714) 538-2501