No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do
happen. What should you do in case of emergency while you are
traveling?
First of all make sure you have all your important papers with
you - not packed with your household goods. Numbers for the Officer
of the Day, your Command Duty Office and your sponsor can be invaluable in case
of emergency while in transit.
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 that need 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. Quick
communications with home about family emergencies is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, including verification of death, serious illness, birth
announcements to fathers deployed overseas, and health and welfare reports
resulting from a lack of communication over a long period of time.
The
American Red Cross also offers financial assistance for military personnel and
their immediate families in the form of interest free loans or grants when a
loan would place a greater hardship on the family. Examples of need
for financial assistance are: emergency leave expenses for the
service person or his/her family member; for family necessities which may result
when an allotment check is not received or delayed; for personal needs of an
essential and emergency nature; and for convalescent leave expenses.
If
more information is needed please contact the Fleet and Family Support Center
for the appropriate referral.