Gov. Gavin Newsom has secured approval for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to support the response to a hazardous materials incident in Orange County, according to the governor’s office.
The federal declaration is intended to bolster emergency operations involving state, local and federal agencies as crews address the hazmat situation. Such declarations can help make federal resources available to assist with emergency protective measures and response coordination.
The announcement underscores the seriousness of the response effort in Orange County, where hazardous materials incidents can require specialized equipment, environmental safeguards and close coordination among fire, health and emergency management officials.
Further details about the nature of the incident, affected areas or response timeline were not included in the announcement provided by the governor’s office.
Original source: CalMatters
