Fill Out the Fact Finder Form Click Here Information for residents, families and businesses affected by the GKN Aerospace / MMA leak Current official status The City of Garden Grove identifies this as a hazardous chemical incident involving methyl methacrylate (MMA) at GKN Aerospace, 12122 Western Avenue. The City’s posted evacuation zone remains active for the area south of Orangewood Ave., west of Dale St., east of Knott St. and north of Garden Grove Blvd. Follow official city and public safety instructions before returning to any evacuated area. What happened? Emergency crews are responding to a chemical incident at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove involving MMA, a chemical used in acrylic and plastic manufacturing. Evacuations and road closures have affected nearby residents and businesses. Who may be affected? Residents and families ordered to evacuate or displaced from their homes Individuals reporting symptoms or seeking medical attention People with hotel, food, transportation or pet-care expenses Workers, property owners, renters and local businesses with documented losses Possible health concerns Possible MMA exposure may be associated with irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or skin; coughing or breathing discomfort; headache; dizziness; or nausea. Seek medical attention for symptoms. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
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