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oxygen-dependent people
Coverage of oxygen-dependent people in the Nexus archive.
- During Garden Grove evacuations, did seniors and people with disabilities get out safely?
The Garden Grove chemical emergency in Orange County led to evacuations of 50,000 residents, but concerns arose over the lack of a clear plan to assist seniors, people with disabilities, and those with complex medical needs. The article highlights gaps in identifying and transporting medically fragile individuals, such as hospice patients, bedridden seniors, and oxygen-dependent residents, during mass evacuations.