No matter how well you have planned your move, emergencies will
and do happen. Before you leave make sure you have all your important
papers with you - not packed with your household goods. Make sure you
have important numbers such as SDO, your command duty office, and your
sponsors. Check with the Accounting and Finance Office before you
move regarding eligibility for a cash advance or travel pay. Your
sponsor can be invaluable in case of an emergency while in transit.
The
American Red Cross is always available for emergency assistance and
notification. Contact the Frederick office at (301)
662-5131.
Army Emergency Relief (AER) can also provide financial
assistance to meet unforeseen required travel and related maintenance expenses
such as transportation, lodging or food, when applicable due to extraordinary
costs involved with the PCS.Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides financial
assistance to eligible soldiers and their family members. AER can
help with emergency financial needs for food, rent, utilities, emergency
transportation, and vehicle repair, funeral expenses, medical/dental expenses,
and personal needs when pay is delayed or stolen. Assistance is given
in the form of an interest free loan, grant, or part loan and part
grant. To receive AER assistance, first see your unit commander then
contact AER at (301) 619-3455/3456 for an appointment. AER also
provides undergraduate level education scholarships, based primarily on
financial needs, to dependent children of active duty, retired, or deceased
soldiers.