Emergencies can happen while in route to new duty
stations. If time and circumstances allow, travelers
should look to the nearest military installation for
help,(pre-planning your trip and knowing what installations are near the chosen
route can help). FFSCs can provide this information. DO NOT DELAY immediate
emergency requirements, such as vital medical care, in a time-consuming search
for military facilities. You can contact the local American Red Cross
or private organizations such as the AAA (if the traveler is a member) are
useful sources of information, otherwise local information
can provide assistance numbers. "911" calls should be
reserved for life-threatening situations only.
If you are
short of funds while traveling to the area, you may take your service records to
any military installation with a disbursing office and receive any monies due to
you up to that day.
If you need more time in transit due to the
emergency, contact your command as soon as possible. They can extend
a report in time for a true emergency and prevent you from reporting late to
your new duty station.