What unfolded in Garden Grove reveals an urgent need for better chemical disaster regulation and education.
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Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
$3 Million Fund Created to Help Residents Impacted by OC Chemical Tank Emergency
The company behind the malfunctioning chemical tank that almost exploded gave $3 million to a fund set up to aid people forced to evacuate during the emergency.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Cities Formally Approve Local Emergencies Over Chemical Tank Crisis; What Next?
At least six government bodies formally approved the local emergency they declared over the Garden Grove chemical tank crisis as they weigh next steps to propose new regulations.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Garden Grove and Stanton Demand Accountability for Chemical Tank Emergency
Elected officials and residents in Garden Grove and Stanton – two cities who had the most people evacuated – are demanding accountability and financial reparations for impacted residents and businesses for the chemical tank emergency.
Posted inTop Stories
Are California’s Toxic Regulators Strong Enough to Protect Local Neighborhoods?
A chemical tank emergency in Orange County is triggering questions about the effectiveness of state and regional regulatory agencies.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nguyen: Profit Over People, The Garden Grove Chemical Crisis Disproportionately Harms Working Class Communities of Color
This opinion piece discusses the historical roots of environmental injustice in Garden Grove and how these longstanding inequities may have contributed to the disproportionate harm experienced by vulnerable, working-class residents during the recent chemical crisis.
