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Information for residents, families and businesses affected by the GKN Aerospace / MMA leak
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.
What you should do now
- Follow official evacuation, road closure and reentry instructions
- Keep receipts for lodging, food, transportation, parking, pet care and other emergency costs
- Preserve notices, photos, videos, medical records, missedwork records and business-loss documentation
- Contact your homeowners, renters or business insurer regarding potential coverage
- Document symptoms, timing, location and any medical treatment received
Official emergency resources
Garden Grove Emergency Hotline: (714) 741-5444
Orange County Public Information Hotline: (714) 628-7085
OCFA Medical Information Hotline: (714) 538-2501
Official Updates: ggcity.org/emergency
Questions about your legal rights?
Becker Law Group, ACTS Law and Nguyen Lawyers are investigating potential claims related to the Garden Grove chemical
incident and mandatory evacuation. Potential claims depend on the facts and circumstances of each person or business.
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Sources:
City of Garden Grove Emergency Page, ggcity.org/emergency (incident and evacuation status; accessed May 26, 2026); California Department of Public Health, “Health Advisory: Information on Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)” (health information).