BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Emergency Family Assistance Center is open at Edwards Air Force Base to offer resources and support to those who are impacted by the B-52 crash on Monday.
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The EFAC is available to all personnel, including active duty, civilian and contractor.
It will be at the Military and Family Readiness Center and is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services offered include chaplain support, disaster mental health services, childcare assistance, legal counsel, and additional on-and-off base resources.
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If you are in crisis or need immediate support, you can reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline anytime by texting or calling 988, or chat live at 988lifeline.org.
In a social media post, it said, “Let us keep the families, friends and squadron members of our fallen teammates in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Stand together, support one another and remain Edwards Strong.”
The post also said that emergency and investigation officials continue to move forward with their response and said more information will be available Wednesday, June 17.