No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do
happen. What should you do in case of emergency while
traveling?
First of all, make sure you have all your important papers
with you. Do not pack them with your household
goods. Numbers for your Commander, Orderly Room, and your sponsor can
be invaluable in case of emergency while in transit. Also, carry a copy of
SITES. In case of an emergency, it can serve as a reference for
important telephone numbers you may need.
Pick up a free copy of the
MILITARY RELOCATION AND FACILITIES GUIDE from your base relocation
center. This is an informative guide on relocation and travel for
most military installations worldwide. If you need emergency aid,
check this guide to see if you are near a military installation. If
so, telephone the Family Support/Services Center and ask for the Air Force
Aid/Navy & Marine Relief/Army Relief/Coast Guard Assistance
Officer. This person is responsible for assisting you in a financial
emergency situation. If it is after duty hours, contact the American
Red Cross.
The American Red Cross is always available for emergency aid
anywhere you may be. Contact the nearest chapter (phone numbers are
usually listed in the white pages of the local phone directory). They
can sometimes help with emergency financial assistance and contacting
individuals needing to know where you are and what's happening.
Plan for
the unexpected and it probably won't happen. The American Red Cross
can also help in times of emergency. The ability to communicate with
your home about a family emergency is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. This includes verification of death or serious illness in the
immediate family, birth announcements to fathers deployed in remote locations,
and health/welfare reports resulting from a lack of communication over a long
period of time.
The Air Force Aid Society works closely with the American
Red Cross (ARC) to assist with travel requirements that are triggered by
emergencies or other unique circumstances.