Thank you to those who have responded to the tragic building collapse in Surfside. These first responders saved lives. The state has emergency response personnel on site and will assist in any way it can.

A family reunification center is set up at 9301 Collins Avenue. If you have loved ones who are unaccounted for or are safe, please call 305-614-1819 to account for them.

Casey and I are praying for the Daytona Beach police officer who was shot by a criminal last night. All available resources are being dedicated to catching the perpetrator and bringing him to justice.

Many families have been devastated by the building collapse in Surfside. Please pray for these families and their loved ones.

FLSERT continues to work around the clock to ensure all resources are available to aid search and rescue in Surfside. Director Kevin Guthrie is on-site and coordinating Florida’s response.

In the face of tragedy our families and communities keep us strong. Our Surfside family is hurting but the spirit of hope is on display with local, community and faith leaders helping those in need.

Join my family in donating here:
http://Theshul.org/8777
http://SupportSurfside.org

The suspect in the vicious shooting of Police Officer Jason Raynor was apprehended by Georgia police at a black nationalist paramilitary encampment. There is no place for hate in Florida. Our law enforcement will be protected. Justice will be swift. https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/06/26/statewide-manhunt-for-othal-wallace-ends-saturday-morning/?outputType=amp

Yesterday, Israeli PM @naftalibennett1 offered Israel’s full support to Florida, and today, at the request of some Surfside families, we welcomed an expert IDF recovery team to supplement Surfside’s search and rescue efforts.

Since minutes after the building collapsed, first responders have worked around the clock to find survivors in Surfside. These are the heroes — Casey DeSantis and I thank them.

My administration continues to work with FEMA to support the Surfside community. Today, I visited the family assistance center with representatives from FEMA, non-profits, and state agencies whose mission it is to help Surfside families get back on their feet.

Casey DeSantis and I took a moment to thank first responders who haven’t stopped working for five days in the Surfside relief and recovery efforts. Thank you to the hundreds of first responders and law enforcement on scene, and the countless volunteers for your selfless work.

Thank you MDFR Chief for your team’s ongoing rescue efforts at Surfside. The Miami-Dade search and rescue teams are the best in the world and are working hard to find survivors – their dedication is commendable.

This is the first time in Florida’s history that all eight Urban Search and Rescue teams have been deployed, outside of hurricane response efforts. These brave men and women have worked a combined total of over 22,000 hours to continue the search and rescue mission.

Casey DeSantis and I want the first responders, Surfside families and community to have the support they need during the ongoing search and rescue mission. Visit http://surfsidestrength.com to find mental health resources for those affected by this tragedy.

Our first responders in Surfside have exemplified strength and determination during the most trying circumstances. We’ll continue to provide the resources they need. http://SurfsideStrength.com connects both tragedy victims and first responders with resources they need to persevere.