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, medical records,
sponsor's name and home/duty numbers, commander's name and duty number, orderly
room number and a copy of our Maxwell-Gunter 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. American Red Cross of Central
Alabama: (334) 260-3980
Financial: See the section Family
Issues-Installation-Emergency Assistance for on-base resources. It is
advisable to utilize the military's emergency relief society first, if
possible. Financial assistance is usually in the form of an
interest-free loan.
Medical: Call 911 for emergency medical
assistance (danger of loss of life or limb). Emergency care does not
require prior TRICARE authorization before treatment. However, you
(or a family member on your behalf) should notify your PCM within 24 hours of
receiving emergency care. Your PCM's phone number should be on your
TRICARE Prime enrollment card. If you cannot contact your PCM, call
your regional contractor. For the South Region: 1-800-444-5445.
Members enrolled in TRICARE may call the TRICARE nurse 24-hours a day
(1-800-406-2832). Civilians may have 24-hour nurse consult available
through their health care plan, also; check your insurance card, the health plan
booklet, or website.
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 Maxwell Air Force Aid Society Office is located in the
Family Support Center; (334) 953-9694. After duty hours, contact the Command
Post at (334) 953-7333.
Visit Contacts/Links for more information on
emergency assistance.