
Newsom seeks presidential emergency declaration to bolster Orange County hazmat response
Governor Gavin Newsom has asked President Trump for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to support ongoing hazmat response efforts in Orange County, enabling federal cost-sharing, public assistance, and direct FEMA help as California preps resources and evacuations; the move aims to accelerate protective actions ahead of a potential major disaster, with Cal OES coordinating with FEMA while urging residents to follow evacuation orders and stay informed.












