If you experience an emergency while in transit to your new duty
station, always call your new command to tell them about the situation and
request advice if needed. If possible, look for the nearest military
installation for assistance. Call AAA if you are a member, or ask the
local information operator for the name and phone number of a hospital, or ask
for road service information, depending on the emergency.
If you are
going overseas, call the 1-800 phone number for the Regional Community Service
Center listed below if you experience an emergency you are unable to
handle. If you need financial assistance, make an appointment with
the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. They provide interest free
loans or grants for emergency transportation, funerals, medical/dental bills,
food, rent, utilities, essential vehicle repairs, and financial
counseling.
The American Red Cross provides interest free loans for
emergency travel in conjunction with emergency leave
orders. Additional assistance may be provided to avoid privation and
basic maintenance, including, but not limited to, food, shelter, and
clothing. Emergency communication is available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week by calling (202) 737-8300 or 1(877) 272-7337 (toll-free).