For law enforcement, medical and fire emergencies on base, dial
911.
Emergencies do occur to people while in transit. Before
you depart your current installation, ensure you have all your important
documents with you. (Too often they end up packed with the household
goods.) Examples of important documents are orders, passport (if needed),
medical records, sponsor's name and home/duty numbers, commander's name and duty
number, orderly room number and a copy of the our MacDill SITES package from
this web site.
The American Red Cross is always available for emergency
aid anywhere in the US. Just contact the nearest Red Cross chapter listed in the
local phone directory and explain your emergency. If the Red Cross
can't cover the financial emergency, they have a reciprocal agreement with the
Air Force Aid Society to meet your need.
If you are near a DOD military
installation, you can contact their Aid Society or Relief Society requesting
financial assistance due to your emergency. They generally can
provide assistance to meet unforeseen required travel and related maintenance
expenses such as transportation, lodging or for, when applicable due to
extraordinary costs involved with the permanent change of station
(PCS). The MacDill Air Force Aid Society Office is located
in the Family Support Center; (813) 828-0145. After duty hours, contact the
Command Post at (813)828-4361.