Las Vegas Victims Fund committee slowed down by logistics

The protocol outlining who is eligible to get money from the more than $15 million raised so far for victims of the Las Vegas shooting is mostly finalized. But one thing is still missing from the protocol: the process outlining how people will apply for funds.

Victims and survivors of the Las Vegas shooting will have to apply to receive money raised on their behalf. A 16-member committee with the Las Vegas Victims Fund, a Nevada nonprofit established to oversee the consolidation and distribution of funds, is working to finalize the details of that application process now.

“We need to make sure that by the time a final protocol is adopted we have the infrastructure in place so that people can file claims,” said Scott Nielson, chairman of the Las Vegas Victims Fund committee.

The protocol that was finalized to distribute money raised for victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting dictated that people file their claim forms via snail mail. Individuals were also able to submit a mail, email, or telephone request. A face-to-face meeting or telephone meeting with fund administrators could also be requested.

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