Update on Services and Statistics of Orlando Family Assistance Center

Last updated on June 17, 2016

CONTACT:
City of Orlando PIO
 
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Provide Update on Services and Statistics of Orlando Family Assistance Center
 
A press conference will be held tomorrow morning from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2016, where Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will join with federal, state, local and community agencies to provide an update on the assistance being offered to those directly affected by the Pulse tragedy at the City of Orlando Family Assistance Center (FAC).
 
MEDIA PARKING AND STAGING AREA:
Media parking and media staging will be located in Lot A which is located in the northeast corner at West Church Street and South Tampa Avenue.  The entrance to the lot is accessible from South Tampa Avenue.
A map showing the press conference location and media parking/staging area is attached.
A copy of the full release that was sent out on Wednesday, June 16, 2016, on the City of Orlando Family Assistance Center is below.
A full listing of the agencies offering assistance is also attached.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
City of Orlando PIO
 
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Open City of Orlando Family Assistance Center
WHAT:
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando, in partnership with federal, state, local and community agencies has opened the Family Assistance Center (FAC) to address the immediate needs and provide information, support and resources to those directly affected by the Pulse tragedy.
 
Services will be available to family members of the deceased; those suffering physical and emotional injuries; club staff and patrons and others directly impacted by this tragedy.
 
Services available include:
  • Air Travel
  • Child And Family Services
  • Consulate Services
  • Counseling/spiritual Care
  • Crime Victim Services
  • Funeral Services
  • Ground Transportation
  • Health Care Assistance
  • Identification Documents
  • Language Translation
  • Legal Aid
  • Lodging
  • Medical Examiner
  • Senior Services
 
More Information can be found on the City’s website at Cityoforlando.net/FamilyAssistanceCenter.  For questions, citizens should call 407-246-4357.
 
 
WHEN:
Hours of Operation for the FAC:
  • Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 19, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Future hours of operation will be determined.
 
WHERE:
Camping World Stadium, formerly known as Orlando Citrus Bowl
1610 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805
 
PUBLIC PARKING:
Individuals visiting the FAC should park in Lot E, entrance off of S Tampa Avenue, west side of stadium. Visitors must then enter into Gate E, take the elevators to Level 2, and check in with FAC staff just outside the West Indoor Club. Staff will be available to guide visitors.
 
Disabled parking will be available.
 
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