The recent tragic shooting at Florida State University has once again put preparedness for active shooter incidents in the forefront.
Reunification is part of that preparedness. These resources can assist your community in addressing Family Assistance Center operations.
Part of Child Reunification involves interacting with Family Assistance Centers set up after a mass casualty incident. A Family Assistance Center (FAC) is a designated, secure facility established after a mass casualty event to provide a centralized point-of-support for families and survivors. It serves as a “one-stop shop” for information, resources, and services related to the incident, such as locating missing loved ones, accessing legal and financial assistance, and receiving mental health support.
Mass Violence/Active Shooter Incidents: Family Assistance (ASPR) https://files.asprtracie.hhs.gov/documents/no-notice-incidents-family-assistance.pdf
Family Assistance Medical Reserve Corps Mission Set (NACCHO) https://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/Family-Assistance-Center.pdf
Family Assistance Toolkit Technical Guidance (State of Texas) https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/commprep/preparedness/Family-Assistance-Center-Toolkit-2016.pdf
Mass Fatality Incident Family Assistance Operations: Recommendations for Local and State Facilities (DOJ) https://www.nmvvrc.org/media/tw5lw23j/mass-fatality-incident-family-assistance-operations.pdf
Call to Action:
- Review and share these resources with appropriate members of your community
- Make sure your reunification plans appropriately interface with the community Family Assistance Center Planning
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