Disaster Resources for Miami Building Collapse June 28, 2021
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Disaster Resources for Miami Building Collapse
June 28, 2021
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
(850) 488-7146
https://www.flgov.com
https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis
https://twitter.com/rondesantisfl
No press releases at this time. To review all press releases, please visit
https://www.flgov.com/news-releases-archive-desantis.
Most recent social media posts related to the Surfside/Miami building collapse:
June 28, 2021 - Since minutes after the building collapsed, first responders have
worked around the clock to find survivors in Surfside. These are the heroes —
@FLCaseyDeSantis and I thank them.
June 27, 2021 - First responders are making progress and FEMA Federal
Emergency Management Agency is working with Florida Division of Emergency
Management to make sure all the families affected by the Surfside disaster are
taken care of with counselors, resources, shelter, and assistance.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(850) 815-4000
https://www.floridadisaster.org
https://www.facebook.com/FLSERT
https://twitter.com/flsert
June 24, 2021 - Executive Order 21-148 declares a State of Emergency in Miami-Dade
County. To review this document online, please visit
https://www.floridadisaster.org/globalassets/executive-orders/surfside-building-collapse-
2021/executive-order-21-148.pdf.
Press Releases:
June 27, 2021 - A centralized alert system has been created by the state of
Florida, Miami-Dade County and the town of Surfside to provide updates and
access to resources for families and individuals who have been displaced.Individuals can register for alerts by visiting www.SurfsideReunite.com or by
calling the toll-free number (833) 930-3701. Agents are available in English and
Spanish and will contact individuals who have registered with the alert system.
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by FEMA Administrator
Deanne Criswell, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Surfside Mayor
Charles Burkett, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and FDEM Director Kevin
Guthrie to provide updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response. Please
see full remarks regarding the current response from this morning's press
conference here.
June 27, 2021 - Governor Ron DeSantis met on site with FEMA Administrator
Deanne Criswell regarding the Surfside Building Collapse response. Florida
Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie requested
an Administrative Declaration for Miami-Dade County from the Small Business
Administration (SBA) to provide disaster loans to individuals and businesses
impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse.
This morning, FDEM Director Guthrie also welcomed the Israeli Homefront
Command Team at the Miami International Airport. The team is being deployed
to support the Surfside Building Collapse response and recovery efforts.
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell,
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett,
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. Please
see full remarks regarding the current response from this morning's press
conference here.
Most recent social media posts related to the Surfside/Miami building collapse:
June 28, 2021 - Local, state and federal officials continue to coordinate response
& recovery efforts for the #SurfsideBuildingCollapse.
Information & resources for the response can be found at
FloridaDisaster.org/Info.
For individuals with family members in the Surfside/Miami building collapse:
• The Family Reunification Center is located at 9301 Collins Avenue, Surfside,
FL 33154.
• An overflow Reunification Center is located in the Grand Beach Hotel at 9449
Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154.
• Please call the Reunification Hotline at (305) 614-1819 if you have loved ones
who are unaccounted for or need to report loved ones who are safe.A centralized alert system has been created to provide updates and access to
resources for families and individuals who have been displaced due to the Surfside
Building Collapse.
• To register, please visit SurfsideReunite.com or call (833) 930-3701.
Miami-Dade County Emergency Management
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 468-5400
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/home.page
https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeCountyEM
https://twitter.com/miamidadeEM
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178
(786) 331-5000
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/fire/home.page
https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeFireRescue
https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeFire
Miami-Dade Police Department
9105 NW 25th Street
Doral, FL 33172
(305) 476-5423
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/police/home.page
https://www.facebook.com/miamidadepd
https://twitter.com/MiamiDadePD
United Way/211 Information and Referrals Lines
These information and referral lines may know of additional resources currently
providing assistance, such as food pantries, clothing closets, emergency shelters, and
agencies offering financial assistance. Please call and provide your zip code and
demographic information in order to receive referrals.
2-1-1 Miami
Dial 2-1-1 or (305) 358-4357
http://www.211miami.orgNew Directions Emotional Support Line
New Directions Behavioral Health
(833) 848-1764
https://www.ndbh.com/CrisisResources
Offering a free, 24/7, mental health support line for individuals impacted by the
Surfside/Miami building collapse. Services are provided by licensed mental health
clinicians and are available in English and Spanish.
American Red Cross South Florida Region
1250 Northpoint Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL, 33407
(561) 833-7711
https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html
Press Releases:
June 25, 2021 - The American Red Cross is partnering with local authorities and
organizations to continue supporting the families and community affected by the
building collapse near 88th Street and Collins Avenue in Surfside, Florida. The
Red Cross has opened a reception center and mobilized supplies to provide
support. Red Cross trained health services, disaster mental health and spiritual
care volunteers are on hand to help those affected by this tragedy. The Red
Cross is also helping evacuated residents find a safe place to stay.
The Red Cross is working alongside local authorities to get people the help they
need. Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue is leading the reunification of relatives, so
those looking for help should call the hotline at 305-614-1819. If you live at
Champlain Towers, please complete a Wellness Check form at
https://bit.ly/2TYsvUD, or register yourself at safeandwell.org.
The Red Cross understands that people want to help and appreciates that
support. Right now, the Red Cross has what it needs to support the community
and is not accepting financial donations designated specifically for this event.
We are asking people to not collect and send items like stuffed animals or dolls,
blankets, clothing, water and food. It takes time and money to store, sort, clean
and distribute these items, which diverts limited time and resources away from
helping those most affected.COPING AND PREPAREDNESS TIPS
This is a difficult time for everyone affected and it’s important for people to
connect with and support each other. The Red Cross offers the following tips to
help people stay strong:
• Events like this can cause feelings of uncertainty and anxiety since no one
knows what could potentially happen next. Remember that it's okay to feel
nervous.
• Stay informed but limit media exposure of the event, especially for children.
Children are especially vulnerable to stress reactions.
• Parents should let children talk about their fears and then reassure them
about their safety. Talk with them in ways that they can easily understand. Let
them guide the conversation; share details only when they ask about them.
• Be patient with yourself and others. It’s common to have any number of
temporary stress reactions such as anger, frustration and anxiety.
• Spend more time with family and friends and offer your support. Hug one
another and listen.
• Watch for signs of stress in your family, friends and children. Get help from
others if needed.
• Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and get enough rest.
• To reach out for free 24/7 counseling or support, contact the Disaster Distress
Helpline at 800-985-5990.
Open Shelters: There are currently no shelters open.
For updates on shelter availability, please visit https://www.redcross.org/get-
help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html.
Expedia/Visit Flordia
Offers an emergency accommodations page to help victims of the Surfside/Miami
building collapse locate temporary housing. For more information, please visit
https://www.expedia.com/GMCVB.
Surfside Building Collapse Victim Fund
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
8900 NW 18th Terrace
Doral, FL 33172
(305) 597-4404
https://www.neighbors4neighbors.org/surfsidefund
This agency is collecting funds to help the victims of the Surfside/Miami building
collapse and will work with the City of Surfside to F.R.I.E.N.D. Miami-Dade’s Long Term
Disaster Recovery Group to distribute the funds.8777 Collins Avenue Relief Fund The Shul Jewish Community Center 9540 Collins Ave. Surfside, Florida 33154 (305) 868-1411 https://www.theshul.org/8777 This agency is collecting funds to help the victims of the Surfside/Miami condo collapse and will distribute funds directly to the impacted individuals/families. NATIONAL RESOURCES: Disaster Distress Helpline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Call or text (800) 985-5990 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline Offers a national mental health helpline that is available to those who have experienced a natural or human caused disaster. The helpline is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The counselors are able to provide support and referrals to local resources. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (800) 621-3362 http://www.fema.gov Please visit the website and click on “Disaster Declarations”. If a disaster is declared, please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit http://www.fema.gov/apply- assistance to apply online. The Florida Surfside Building Collapse was declared a disaster on June 25, 2021; however, financial assistance has not yet been approved. For more information, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/3560. Disasterassistance.Gov https://www.disasterassistance.gov Offers information about local resources for disasters, including: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), Red Cross, food, shelter, state emergency management agencies, and hospital locators. To determine if individual disaster assistance is available through FEMA, please visit the website and enter the address. To locate your local state emergency management agency for disaster information and updates, please visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
American Red Cross National National Headquarters 2025 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 or (800) 733-2767 http://www.redcross.org Please call or visit the website to locate your local chapter and open shelters. American Red Cross Safe And Well List https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php Residents affected can notify their friends and family that they are safe by visiting the website and selecting “List Myself as Safe and Well.” Individuals can also search for loved ones by selecting “Search Registrants.” Free Help Line: Optum, a leading health and behavioral health services company, is offering a free emotional-support help line. The toll-free number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained Optum mental health specialists help people manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address their everyday needs. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources to help them with specific concerns, including financial and legal matters. Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at https://www.liveandworkwell.com
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