El Paso Texas and Dayton Ohio Shooting Resources August 5 2019

El Paso Texas Shooting Resources

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GREGG ABBOTT P.O. Box 12428 Austin Texas 78711 (512) 463-2000 https://gov.texas.gov Today, the El Paso community was struck by a heinous and senseless act of violence. Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific shooting and to the entire community in this time of loss. As such, it is fitting that flags should be lowered immediately to half- staff in memory of those who lost their lives. While no words can provide the solace needed for those impacted by this event, I ask that all Texans join Cecilia and me in offering our prayers for the victims and their families. The state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety are assisting the El Paso Police Department as they conduct their investigation. We have deployed troopers, special agents, Texas Rangers, tactical teams, and aircraft to the scene in a support role. The state of Texas will do everything it can to ensure justice is delivered to the perpetrators of this heinous act."

El Paso Police Department 911 N. Raynor El Paso, TX 79903 (915) 212-4000 https://www.elpasotexas.gov El Paso Police Sgt. Robert Gomez said police arrested the man without incident near the Walmart next to Interstate 10 on the east side of the city. Gomez did not identify the man, but CNN and other news outlets, citing multiple sources, have identified him as 21-year-old Patrick Crusius of Allen, north of Dallas — more than 650 miles from El Paso. "This is unprecedented in El Paso," Gomez said. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen said that "the scene is a horrific one" and added that the FBI will be investigating whether it was a hate crime.

El Paso Community Foundation 333 North Oregon St., 2nd Floor El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 533-4020 https://epcf.org https://payments.epcf.org/victims El Paso Community Foundation is accepting funds to help the families of those affected. The foundation will waive all administrative fees, and pay all credit card fees associated with this fund. We are working with the County of El Paso and the City of El Paso to try to help in any way we can.

American Red Cross 3620 Admiral Street El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 592-0208 https://www.redcross.org/local/arizona-new-mexico-el-paso We have deployed Red Cross volunteers from the Greater San Antonio chapter to assist our West Texas neighbors with emotional and mental health services for the victim, families of victims and the community of El Paso." Those interested in donating can do so at the following locations: South Texas Blood & Tissue Center - Donor Pavilion 6211 IH 10 West 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. South Texas Blood & Tissue Center - North East Donor Room 8500 Village Drive Suite #102 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Texas Department of Transportation 125 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 (800) 558-9368 https://www.txdot.gov There are no current road closures due to the shooting.

Emergence Health Network Crisis Counseling https://emergencehealthnetwork.org/crisis/#1487892281265-24bda92a-f7b6 Anyone can access the EHN Crisis Hotline any time of the day or night. The hotline is manned by qualified mental health professionals and backed up by on-call professionals who are available to the public 24/7/365. Crisis Hotline Specialists initially provide verbal crisis resolution when they receive a call. Crisis Specialists are trained through their education and training to assist in verbal de-escalation and link individuals who need help to local mental health resources in the community, such as Emergence Health Network’s Crisis Intake Unit and Extended Observation Unit.

EHN Crisis Hotline: 915-779-1800 Toll Free Crisis Hotline: 1-877-562-6467 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Texas Office of the Attorney General 300 W. 15th Street Austin, TX 78701 (800) 983-9933 https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement regarding today’s shooting at a Walmart in the Cielo Vista Mall area of El Paso: “As tragic news comes from El Paso, my office stands ready to give full support to all federal, state and local law enforcement who are on the scene now and to those who will be conducting the ongoing investigation. Our deepest sympathies and prayers extend to all the people of El Paso, especially those who have been directly impacted by this tragedy.”

LYFT Lyft offers free rides to donate blood Lyft is offering free rides to those individuals donating at designated blood centers. The company is deploying its "Wheels For All program for local El Paso residents." "Lyft is heartbroken by the tragedy in El Paso today and we are committed to doing our part to help those in need. Our hearts go out to those impacted by this tragedy," Lyft released in a statement. Use code ELPRELIEF19, which is valid for two rides, up to $15 each.

Paso del Norte Community Foundation 221 N. Kansas Street, Suite 1900 El Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 544-7636 https://pdnfoundation.org/give-to-a-fund/health-leadership- fund?BBFund=24&BBHideOtherFunds=1 The Paso del Norte Community Foundation has established the El Paso Victims Relief Fund to support the victims and families of the shooting.

UNITED HEALTHCARE AND OPTUM http://www.frontier.uhg.com 11000 Optum Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (866) 342-6892 United Healthcare and Optum have opened Optum’s helpline to take action to support people affected by the recent mass shooting in El Paso.

Dayton Ohio Shooting Resources August 5 2019

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE 77 S High St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 644-4357 https://governor.ohio.gov Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement: "Fran and I are absolutely heartbroken over the horrible attack that occurred this morning in Dayton. We join those across Ohio and this country in offering our prayers to victims and their families. I have spoken with Mayor Nan Whaley and offered any assistance on behalf of the state. I have been briefed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol has offered assistance to local law enforcement as they investigate this heinous act. I commend Dayton Police and other first responders for their bravery and quick response to save lives and bring an end to this tragedy.

"I have ordered that flags in Ohio remain at half mast in honor and memory of the victims who lost their lives this morning."

Dayton Police Department 335 W 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 333-2677 https://www.daytonohio.gov/230/Police Dayton police have opened the Dayton Convention Center as a place for resources to help those affected by the shooting in the Oregon District.

Friends or family members of people who were in the area of the shooting can get information at the convention center, 22 E. Fifth St. in Dayton. Family members and friends can dial the following numbers for information:

937-333-8431 937-333-8421 937-333-8428 937-333-8436 937-333-8430

The Dayton Foundation 40 N. Main Street, Suite 500 Dayton, Ohio 45423 (937) 225-9967 https://www.daytonfoundation.org/dayton_oregon_district_tragedy_fund.html In response to the mass shooting that occurred in the early hours of August 4, 2019, The Dayton Foundation has established the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund. The fund allows individuals to make charitable contributions to help the families directly affected by this terrible tragedy. The Foundation will waive the credit card processing fee so that 100 percent of the money will be used to assist others.

“Our hearts go out to the victims and their families of this horrific event,” said Mike Parks, president of The Dayton Foundation. “Many people want to reach out and help our friends, families and neighbors in the aftermath of this incident. Individuals who contribute to the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund can be assured that their donations will be distributed safely and responsibly as we continue to work with local officials in the days ahead.”

Individuals interested in contributing to the fund may make a secure, online credit card donation here, or mail a check to The Dayton Foundation, 40 N. Main Street, Suite 500, Dayton, OH 45423. “Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund” or “Fund #8365” should be designated on the check or in the fund name field.

American Red Cross 370 West 1st Street Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 222-6711 https://www.redcross.org/local/ohio/greater-cincinnati-dayton

Ohio Department of Transportation http://www.dot.state.oh.us For current road closures please visit http://www.ohgo.com There are no current road closures due to the recent shootings.

Ohio Department of Mental Health (877) 275-6364 Please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Disaster Distress Helpline is available to assist anyone who needs help coping with the mental or emotional effects of the mass shooting and can be reached at 1-800-985-5990. The helpline is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week resource that responds to anyone who is dealing with the traumatic effects of a natural or human-caused disaster.

Ohio Office of the Attorney General https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov There is no current information on the shooting.