No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do
happen. What should you do in case of an emergency while
traveling?
First of all make sure you have all your important papers with
you - not packed in with your household goods. Phone numbers for your
Squadron's Duty Officer can be invaluable in case of emergency while in transit.
The Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society can provide financial emergency assistance
based on need, through either loans or, when there is a particular hardship,
grants.
The American Red Cross can also help in times of
emergency. Quick communications with home about family emergencies is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including verification of death or
serious illness of immediate family, birth announcements, and health and welfare
reports.