{"id":9082,"date":"2026-05-24T04:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T04:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=9082"},"modified":"2026-05-24T04:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T04:01:52","slug":"how-evacuated-orange-county-residents-can-get-help-find-assistance-or-a-place-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=9082","title":{"rendered":"How evacuated Orange County residents can get help, find assistance or a place to stay"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s a breakdown of evacuation centers, hotlines and other resources available to impacted residents.<\/p>

Read more Holiday weekend turned dire for some Garden Grove residents; \u2018You can\u2019t really enjoy or celebrate anything\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Resources for evacuees<\/h3>\n

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\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

24 Hour Fitness said it was also opening all of its Orange County locations, as well as multiple gyms in the Southwest Los Angeles area, for evacuees until the evacuation orders are lifted.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>

Read more Outrage, frustrations grow as residents await word on possible Garden Grove chemical blast find few answers<\/a><\/p>\n

Evacuation centers<\/h3>\n

As of Saturday evening, five evacuation centers were operating throughout Orange County. However, Freedom Hall at Mile Square Regional Park, Savanna High School and John F. Kennedy High School had reached capacity, according to city officials.<\/p>\n

The following evacuation centers were operating:<\/p>\n