05/23/2026
On May 23, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Orange County Chemical Incident. A chemical tank at a factory in Garden Grove started heating up and released toxic fumes. Firefighters arrived quickly, and about 50,000 people had to leave their homes while the county responded. The situation is still dangerous, so it has been declared a disaster under the law. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release and our website.
6/20/2026
On June 20, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Palos Warehouse Fire in the City of Los Angeles. A large fire broke out at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Firefighters had a tough time because of dangerous materials like ammonia, batteries, solar panels, and huge amounts of rotting food, which made thick smoke and kept the fire going. The danger was so serious that the governor declared an emergency and called for extra help to control the fire. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website.
04/17/2026
On April 17, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Early January 2026 Storms, affecting Sonoma County. From December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026, strong winter storms hit Sonoma County. The storms happened at the same time as very high King Tides, which caused creeks and streams to overflow and flood places that do not usually flood. The storms also broke levees and damaged neighborhoods, roads, and public buildings like pump stations and utility buildings. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release and our website.
04/17/2026
On April 17, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Late December 2025 Storms, affecting Mendocino, Sonoma, and Ventura Counties. In late December 2025, a series of strong storms hit California and caused a State of Emergency in six counties. The storms brought heavy rain, mountain snow, and strong winds from December 16 through December 26. They also damaged highways in Mendocino, Sonoma, and Ventura Counties and caused flooding, mudslides, and a higher risk of debris flows in Ventura County. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release and our website.
04/17/2026
On April 17, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Late September 2025 Storm, affecting Imperial County. On September 27, 2025, a powerful storm hit Imperial County. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and serious flooding. It caused flooding and debris to overwhelm drainage systems, damage roads and bridges, and close roads and disrupt traffic. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release and our website.