From: Wyland, Kerri To: Piepenbrink, Brad; Rasmussen, Karl Subject: DRAFT RELEASE FOR REVIEW: FDLE-DCF Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 2:51:02 PM Attachments: FDLE-DCF Release.docx Brad- see attached. Most info is similar to the roundup. Karl- info is pulled from release approved yesterday but appreciate another review. Thanks!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE June 15, 2016 (850) 717-9282
[email protected] Gov. Scott: State Agencies Continue to Provide Assistance to Orlando Community ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott highlighted state agencies that are working to ensure the state is responding to any needs. Along with assisting the FBI with the ongoing investigation, FDLE currently has set aside more than $521,345 in residual Justice Assistance Grant funds for the City of Orlando and Orange County to be used for overtime and equipment associated with the terror attack. FDLE also requested $2 million in emergency Justice Assistance Grant funds from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 14th. The Florida Department of Children and Families is offering $500,000 in funding which may be used to address the increased needs of individuals and families in Orlando. Needs include crisis counseling services such as grief counseling, trauma support, emotional support that will be provided using these funds. Governor Scott said, “As a state, we will continue to do all we can to help Orlando heal. All of our state agencies are committed to doing everything in their power to provide assistance to those impacted by this horrific tragedy. FDLE has been working with their local partners around the clock, but additional funding from the DOJ is needed to help support the ongoing investigation.