Emergencies may occur while in transit to
Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. One way to be prepared if you need help
in an emergency is to have all your orders, and important papers with you, not
packed in your shipment!
Most communities have a
local American Red Cross chapter and that is one place to turn for
help. Many times they can provide emergency financial
assistance. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society works with the Red
Cross also. Before you begin your transfer, check with the Relcoation
Counselor on your base and learn what other military bases may be along your
route, the emergency aid organizations (Air Force Aid, Army Emergency Relief)
will help any service members.
Military One Source:
(800)540-4123 is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any and all needs,
emergency or otherwise to help any active duty, family member, or retirees at
any time for any information.
Naval Base
Kitsap-Bangor Duty Office: (360)627-4024.
The
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: (360)396-6704 can provide emergency assistance
based upon need, through either loans or, when there is a particular hardship,
grants. Categories of financial assistance include: Basic
living expenses (food, shelter, utilities), medical not covered by TRICARE or
CHAMPUS, dental not covered by FMDP, funeral expenses, emergency transportation,
essential car repairs, pay and allotment problems, disasters and assistance for
widows, mothers and children of sailors and Marines.
The
American Red Cross for Military: (877)272-7337 can also help in times of
emergency. Quick communications with home about family emergencies is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including verification of death or
serious illness of immediate family, birth announcements to fathers deployed and
health and welfare reports resulting from a lack of communication over a long
period of time.