During crises, Democrats get by; Republicans lead
Orange County faced a significant public safety crisis over Memorial Day weekend due to an overheating chemical tank at a local aerospace facility. The response involved coordinated efforts from local Republican leaders, who managed evacuations and communication effectively. This incident highlights the differences in crisis leadership between Republican and Democratic approaches.
- ▪A storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove began overheating, prompting evacuations in nearby cities.
- ▪Republican leadership, including Sheriff Don Barnes and local mayors, played a crucial role in managing the crisis response.
- ▪State legislators called for a federal emergency declaration, which was issued by President Trump, bringing additional resources to the situation.
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Opinion During crises, Democrats get by; Republicans lead By Jon Fleischman Published May 30, 2026, 9:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Over Memorial Day weekend, Orange County faced a public safety crisis that could have turned catastrophic. At the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, a storage tank holding thousands of gallons of methyl methacrylate began overheating. This was not a minor chemical scare. It was a volatile, flammable chemical sitting in the middle of a dense urban area. Homes, schools, businesses and major roads were nearby. Tens of thousands of residents were ordered out of Garden Grove and parts of Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress and Westminster.
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