Regardless
of how well you have planned, emergencies do happen. What
should you do in case of an emergency while your are traveling?
Military members and their families should look for the nearest
military installation for help. The Navy/Marine Corps Relief
Society/Air Force Aid Society/Army Emergency Relief are ready to
assist. If assistance is needed due to a vehicle breakdown,
contact AAA if you're a member; contact the local information operator
for a hospital or road service, depending on the emergency.
The American Red Cross is always available for emergency aid anywhere
you may be. Contact the nearest chapter (phone numbers are
in the local directory). They can sometimes help with
emergency financial assistance and contacting individuals (or military
commands) that will need to know where you are and what's happening.
Plan for the unexpected and it probably won't happen.The Navy Marine
Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) can provide financial emergency assistance
based upon need, through either loans or, when there is a particular
hardship, grants. Categories of financial assistance
include: Basic living expenses (food, shelter, utilities), medical not
covered by TRICARE/Champus, dental not covered by the TRICARE dental
plan, funeral expenses, emergency transportation, essential car
repairs, pay and allowance problems, disasters and assistance for
widows, mothers and children.
In addition, newly arriving personnel having an emergency situation and
needing assistance can contact your appointed command
sponsor. If your sponsor is not available, contact the NAS
Pensacola Quarterdeck at (850) 452-2353, or the American Red Cross at
(850) 452-2492 (during normal working hours), after hours, on weekends
and holidays contact the Armed Forces Emergency Services at
1-877-272-7337.