A FAC facilitates the exchange of timely and accurate information with family and friends of injured, missing, or deceased disaster victims, the investigative authorities, and the medical examiner. The medical examiner or coroner`s (ME/C) role at the FAC includes gathering antemortem data (via the Victim Information Center) and notifying the NOK regarding the deceased. Non-medicolegal services provided at the FAC may include grief counseling, childcare, religious support, facilitation of family needs, antemortem data collection, and notification of death to the NOK. FACs can be physically or virtually established sites. (OSAC Crime Scene/Death Investigation Committee)
Family Assistance Center
Acronym/Abbreviation: FAC