Brooklyn building collapse: What we know about the victims

Now we're going to turn to our Stephanie Burkini. She has been working on some of the survivors or the people that have been injured in this terrible, terrible tragedy in Brooklyn. Stephanie, thank you so much for joining us. Hi, Lisa. Good afternoon. So, you know... You look at the people that were injured in the ordeal, you look at the people who died, the victims, including children. It is heartbreaking. We know that among the victims, there were also construction workers, because the collapse of the building, it was right at the edge of some construction. And so a building, as we've been describing, falls down completely. Part of another structure also impacted by this, and then that construction site. And what we've been doing today is trying to get an idea or a handle on the emotion out there. So earlier this morning for the noon, we were at one of three hospitals because we've confirmed that the victims were sent to at least three hospitals. So earlier I was at Kings County in East Flatbush. We're now on the road. I'm coming to you here live from our news unit Because we're going to check. Check another hospital not far, all these hospitals, of course, are not far from the scene. And then we're actually going to head over to a YMCA because the YMCA is where we know the Red Cross is making efforts to give people a home base, so to speak. Because in addition to the victims, there are many people displaced as a result of all this. So let's scale this back. When I talk about getting a handle on the emotions, I talk to two women that are related to one of the victims. The individual is a man who was working at the described construction site. He's in the hospital right now with some serious injuries. There was family, friends, so extended relatives, friends waiting in emergency coming in and out of the hospital at Kings County until I talked to two relatives and they said, look, we're just waiting to find out what is going to happen. His wife is with him upstairs and a lot of anxiety as you wait. This is a man who was working. He has two children, from what I was told. It's a lot to process when you're thinking about people that you care about and love. And that's just one example. So we've been trying to connect with those related or friends of the victims. And we're going to go over to the YMCA, as I mentioned, Lisa, right now, and try to talk to people who might be displaced. So in situations like this, and you know, Lisa, whether we're talking about a collapse, A fire anywhere where a building or a home. Thank you so much for joining us, and we'll see you next time. So we know that this particular YMCA, I'm just reading some information we were able to confirm, it's in Flatbush. It's going to be open from 9 to 6. To support the residents affected by the collapse. At the center, residents will be able to connect with government and nonprofit agencies for additional support. American Red Cross team members will be present to continue registration and provide emotional support. So this is another important thing. Because yes, these people that survived this, they're not gonna have their belongings. They're not gonna have their toothbrushes. They're not gonna have their clothing. They're not gonna have the things they need for their children to go to school School tomorrow or in the days to come, but then there's also. So the trauma involved with surviving something like this. So sometimes we know from our experience covering tragic stories like this one, you might survive something physically, but there is the emotional and psychological impact. And so the Red Cross is trying to meet that need as well as the needs that might pop up from being completely displaced. So we are gathering right now, as I describe it and then I'll be live in the four, five and six, likely at one of the hospitals as we continue to try to get a grapple on what's happened. We know 18 people. That's the number at last check. We're injured. And so we've been reporting eight people dead, 18 people injured. Among those injured, two children and four construction workers. That was the latest information. And as you know, one more note, Lisa, and I know you've been keeping on top of this because this is something that happens with this type of reporting. You have an Active operation right now. It is a rescue operation. So that means the numbers could change, the number of the injured and the number of those. Who have died and we know that there was a few of the victims were pronounced dead at the hospital. So some people were found dead by first responders. But there are some who would have been rushed to a hospital and later died. So again, it's about finding out the magnitude of the injuries about connecting with family Friends of those who are. The hurt, badly injured as a result of this, and then really trying to connect with all those suffering, surviving, because there's also that survivor's guilt that's going to come with it. I mean, I'm okay, but my neighbor is not. So there's a lot to contend with here. No, absolutely. And Stephanie, thank you so much for giving us that update on the people. And hopefully they'll be able to get some support at that YMCA center and find housing And just to lose everything. You know, basically be running out the door for your life has got to be super traumatic. But thank you so much for that report.