No matter how well you plan your move, emergencies do
happen. Your insurance that you plan for unthinkable things will
alleviate moments of high stress. Before you leave, make sure you have all
important papers with you and not packed in your household
goods. Make sure you have the number of your new duty station duty
officer. Your sponsor can be very helpful if emergencies
occur. You should take the time to determine if any military bases
are enroute to your new duty station. Acquire their duty officer
numbers and insure that list accompanies you. You can acquire this
type of information from your Family Service Center. Ask to review a
copy of the book entitled "The Military Relocation and Facilities Guide" by TCS
Publishing, Inc. It contains more information then you care to know
about phone numbers of various activities for every military installation.