Parkland, Fla., February 16, 2018 – The American Red Cross, in partnership with the Broward County Public Schools and other federal, state, local and community agencies is opening a Family Assistance Center (FAC) to address the immediate needs and provide information, support and resources to those directly affected by the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy.
\n\n\n\nStarting tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 17, the Family Assistance Center will open at 10:00 a.m. with an expanded scope of services to meet the immediate and short-term needs of the family members and others directly impacted by this tragedy.
\n\n\n\nServices available include:
\n\n\n\n• Counseling/Spiritual Care
\n\n\n\n• Crime Victim Services and Victim Compensation
\n\n\n\n• Drivers Licenses and Identification Documents
\n\n\n\n• Health Care Assistance
\n\n\n\n• Language Translation
\n\n\n\n• Travel Assistance
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\n\nLocation:
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School Family Assistance Center
\n\n\n\nParkland Recreation and Enrichment Center
\n\n\n\n10561 Trails End
\n\n\n\nParkland, FL 33076
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Hours of Operation:
\n\n\n\n• Saturday, February 17, 10am-5pm
\n\n\n\n• Sunday, February 18, 12pm-5pm
\n\n\n\n• Monday, February 19, 9am-7pm
\n\n\n\n• Tuesday, February 20, 9am-7pm
\n\n\n\n• Wednesday, February 21, 9am-7pm
\n\n\n\n• Thursday, February 22, 9am-7pm
\n\n\n\n• Friday, February 23, 9am-7pm
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Agency Representation:
\n\n\n\n• American Red Cross
\n\n\n\n• Attorney General’s Office
\n\n\n\n• Broward County Public Schools
\n\n\n\n• Broward County Sheriff’s Office
\n\n\n\n• Department of Motor Vehicles/Driver’s License Services
\n\n\n\n• Federal Bureau of Investigation
\n\n\n\n• Florida Crisis Response Team (FCRT)
\n\n\n\n• Islamic Disaster Relief
\n\n\n\n• Memorial Health
\n\n\n\n• Sen. Marco Rubio’s Office
\n\n\n\n• The Salvation Army
\n\n\n\n• United Way of Broward County
\n\n\n\n• Broward Health
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\n\nThis 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:
\n\n\n\nThe 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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