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. Remember to include your
Commander's, orderly room and sponsor's telephone numbers which can be
invaluable to you in case of an emergency while you are in transit.
The
American Red Cross is always available for any emergency wherever you may be.
Contact the nearest Red Cross office (phone numbers are usually listed in the
white pages of the local phone directory). The Red Cross can contact
your base and keep them abreast of your situation.
Plan for the
unexpected! Air Force Aid Society can provide financial assistance based upon
need through loans and grants. Financial assistance
include: basic living expenses (food, shelter, utilities) medical not
covered by TRI CARE/CHAMPUS, dental not covered by Concordia, funeral expenses
for dependents of active duty members, emergency transportation and essential
car repairs.
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.
The Minot AFB First Sergeant's maintain a
food pantry.