No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do
happen. What should you do in case of an 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 Command
Duty Office, and your sponsor can be invaluable in case of an emergency while in
transit.
NAVY ONE SOURCE: The Navy One Source is a valuable
resource - Real help. Anytime, anywhere. Whether you're
preparing for a new baby, dealing with relationship issues, prearing for
deployment and reunion, getting out of debt, or buying your first car, Navy One
Source can help. We will provide a customized response, whatever your
needs are. The service is no cost to you, and is
confidential. We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
year. Language translation services are available. Phones
are answered live by Masters level consultants, no answering machines or phone
trees. Customized information and referrals are available for each
Sailor and/or family member's unique requirements. The Navy One
Source augments Fleet and Family Support Center services.
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 will need to know where you
are and what's happening.The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide
emergency financial assistance based upon need.
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 or serious illness of immediate family, birth
announcements to fathers deployed overseas, and health and welfare reports
resulting from a lack of communication over a long period of
time.
Categories of financial assistance include: Basic living
expenses (food, shelter, utilities), medical not covered by TRICARE, dental not
covered by Dependent Dental Plan, funeral expenses, emergency transportation,
essential car repairs, pay and allotment problems, disasters and assistance for
widows, and educational scholarships. Servicemembers should contact
Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society for an evaluation of their
situation.
The Chapel onboard the Air Station maintains a food locker for
emergencies. All they ask is when the service member gets back on
their feet they replenish the supply!
For additional information about
emergency assistance, click on Contacts/Links.