Building Collapse in Surfside, Miami Dade County
The American Red Cross responded to a heartbreaking building collapse in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021.
To help people cope, the American Red Cross provided emergency hotel lodging for residents and others displaced by the crisis. Red Cross volunteers supported families at the assistance center — which is a safe space for people to receive emotional support, get something to eat and drink, connect with community organizations offering aid, and hear updates from authorities. Our aid included specially trained disaster mental health and spiritual care volunteers who are providing one-on-one support to those coping with this tragedy. Red Cross caseworkers also met with families to help them plan their next steps and provided financial assistance when needed.
