Paris Terrorist Attacks Situation Report #2 (Nov 14)
Highlights:
• The Islamic State (ISIL) has claimed credit for the attacks.
• The French Red Cross has reported 120 fatalities and over 200 injuries.
• Paris Police are asking citizens and visitors to remain home and avoid unnecessary travel.
• The French government has set up a website to report missing persons, it is available at: https://www.securite.interieur.gouv.fr/
• The Red Cross has mobilized 300 volunteers to rescue the victims. The teams have also participated in the reception centers and psychological support in place at the Hotel Dieu in Paris.
• Interpol has set up a crisis response taskforce at its General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon, France following the series of attacks involving explosions, which reportedly included suicide bombings, as well as multiple shootings by heavily-armed individuals. As part of its crisis cell, INTERPOL's 24-hour Command and Coordination Centre has been closely liaising with its National Central Bureau in Paris to provide full assistance requested by French authorities in relation to ongoing investigations.
• Facebook has activated their safety check for the Paris attacks.
• If you're in the US and experiencing distress related to the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris, you can always #TalkWithUs at 1-800-985-5990.
• The State Department reports that U.S. citizens that have been affected by the attacks can alert the State Dept. by visiting https://tfa.state.gov/ccd, selecting "2015 Paris" and providing as much information as possible.
• Google is offering no fees on calls to France, via Hangouts (Android: https://goo.gl/75u3GM & iOS: https://goo.gl/FDOfq).
• Canadians in France for emergency assistance can contact the Canadian government at sos@international.gc.ca or call collect at 1-613-996-8885.
The report is available at: http://ow.ly/UE8Wq
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