The American Red Cross Invites Media to Tour Family Assistance Center in Parkland

PARKLAND, Fla., February 18, 2018 – On Monday, Feb. 19, from 8 to 8:30 a.m., the American Red Cross is inviting members of the media to tour the Family Assistance Center (FAC) and interview participating agencies on the services being provided to the community. The Red Cross, in partnership with the Broward County Public Schools and other federal, state, local and community agencies, opened the FAC to address the immediate needs and provide information, support and resources to those directly affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy.

The Family Assistance Center offers an expanded scope of services to meet the immediate and short-term needs of the family members and others directly impacted by this tragedy.

Services available include:

  • Counseling/Spiritual Care
  • Crime Victim Services and Victim Compensation
  • Drivers Licenses and Identification Documents
  • Health Care Assistance
  • Language Translation
  • Travel Assistance

Location:

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Family Assistance Center

Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center

10561 Trails End

Parkland, FL 33076

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday, February 19 9am-7pm
  • Tuesday, February 20 9am-7pm
  • Wednesday, February 21 9am-7pm
  • Thursday, February 22 9am-7pm
  • Friday, February 23 9am-7pm

 Agency Representation:

  • 2-1-1 Broward
  • American Red Cross
  • Attorney General’s Office
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Broward County Sheriff’s Office
  • Broward Legal Aid
  • Congressman Ted Deutch’s Office
  • Department of Motor Vehicles/Driver’s License Services
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Florida Crisis Response Team (FCRT)
  • Islamic Relief USA
  • Memorial Health
  • Sen. Bill Nelson’s Office
  • Sen. Marco Rubio’s Office
  • The Salvation Army
  • United Way of Broward County

This tragedy shows that emergencies can happen in any community at any time. And it’s critical to know what to do when an emergency occurs. Check information at the above link to learn how to get your household prepared. Register for a Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED course at redcross.org so that you can be better prepared to help in future emergencies. People can also download the free Red Cross First Aid App

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/southflorida or visit us on Twitter at @SFLRedCross .

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