No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do
happen. What should you do in case of emergency while
traveling?
First of all, make sure you have all your important papers
with you - not packed with your household goods. Numbers for the OOD,
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 may be able too help with emergency financial
assistance and contacting individuals that will need to know where you are and
what's happening. Or to contact an emergency caseworker, call the American Red
Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services Center located in Fall Church, VA by
dailing toll-free: 1-877-272-7337. The American Red Cross also can help with
communications home about family emergencies (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 lack of communication over a long period of
time
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide emergency financial
assistance based upon need. Categories of financial assistance
include basic living expenses (food, shelter, utilities), medical not covered by
TRICARE, dental not covered by DDP, funeral expenses, emergency transportation,
essential car repairs, pay and allotment problems, disasters, and assistance for
widows, mothers, and children.