News Organization Retracts FEMA Hotel-Stay Report Over 14-Day Briefing Error

2 articles · Updated · OCRegister · May 24

A news organization corrected a May 24 report that had wrongly said FEMA was preparing to offer hotel stays tied to the Garden Grove, California chemical plant situation.
The error stemmed from a FEMA Daily Operations Briefing that described potential preparations for a 14-day mass care event, not an active plan to provide hotel lodging.
FEMA said it is still monitoring conditions at the plant and has received California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an Emergency Declaration, which remains under review.
The agency urged affected residents to stay alert and follow guidance from local and state authorities as the response continues.

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