As Orange County and local officials respond in unified command, residents of Garden Grove and the affected areas can find useful information and resources at the following links and phone numbers.
Evacuation Information:
All evacuation orders have been lifted. It is safe for residents to return.
Methyl-Methacrylate (MMA):
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued because of the potential release of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) — a highly flammable and potentially toxic chemical commonly used in plastics, coatings, and manufacturing. Learn more here: Health Advisory from the California Department of Public Health.
Emergency Shelter Centers:
Emergency shelters closed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following the lifting of evacuation orders.
SHELTERS CLOSED ON MAY 27, 2026.
Please call the Public Information Hotline at (714) 741-5444 for information on shelter status as shelter vacancy can fluctuate.
| Shelter | Address | Phone Number | Animals Accepted |
| *Mile Square Regional Park – Freedom Hall | 16801 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | (714) 973-6600 | Pets Allowed
OC Animal Care AKC trailer located here. |
| *John F Kennedy High School | 8281 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623 | (714) 220-4101 | Pets Allowed
OC Animal Care AKC trailer located here. |
| *Oceanview High School | 17071 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | (714) 848-0656 | Pets Allowed |
| **Golden West College
Gymnasium (North Entrance) |
15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | (714) 628-7060 (Public Hotline) | No pets allowed |
| **Los Amigos High School | 16566 Newhope St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 |
Pets Allowed | |
| *Savanna High School | 301 N Gilbert St Anaheim, CA 92801 | Pets Allowed | |
| OC Fair and Events Center | 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | No pets allowed | |
| **Los Alamitos High School | 3591 W. Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 |
Animals co-located at shelter |
| *Shelter will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026 | |||
| **Shelter will close at 7:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026 | |||
| Care Center | Address | Phone Number | Animals Accepted |
| Ehlers Center | 8150 Knott Ave. Buena Park | (714) 236-3870 | Pets Allowed |
| Evacuee RV Parking | Address | Phone Number | Animals Accepted |
| Orange County Fair Grounds | 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
*Note: Care Centers close at 8:00 PM.
Local Hotlines:
Garden Grove Emergency Hotline: (714) 741-5444
Orange County Public Information Hotline: (714) 628-7085
Sign up for free local emergency alerts at Ready.CA.gov.
Helpful Resources in Orange County:
Senior Services City of Orange
170 S. Olive St.
Orange, CA 92866
714-538-9633
Orange County Office of Aging and Disabilities
(714) 480-6450
Westminster Senior Center
8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster CA 92683
(714) 895-2878
Email: SeniorCenter@Westminster-ca.gov
Orange Senior Citizen Center
170 S. Olive Street
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-9633
538-9633
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
For more information on shelter and resources click here.
Orange County Social Services
2020 W. Walnut St. Santa Ana, CA 92703
714-825-3000 / TTY 714-834-4400