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. Numbers for your
Commander, Orderly Room, and your sponsor can be invaluable in case
of emergency while in transit. A SITES booklet may prove to be quite
useful during an emergency.
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).
Plan for the unexpected and it probably won't
happen. The Air Force Aid Society helps relieve the
distress of Air Force members and their families and assists them to finance
their education. A branch of The Air Force Aid Society is located at
the Family Support Center. Emergency assistance through interest free
loans or grants or a combination of both is available. Examples of
some of the financial needs that could qualify you to receive emergency
assistance include: basic living expenses such as food, utilities,
rent\mortgage; emergency leave travel expenses; car repair for an essential
vehicle; and assistance may be given to assist with funeral expenses for a
current spouse, dependent child, or dependent parent of an active duty member
not covered under SGLI.
Other services are available to help with dental
care, educational assistance, respite care, and home day
care. Special programs include Give Parents a Break
and ChildCare for PCS.
Those eligible for assistance are
active duty Air Force members and their families, retired Air Force personnel
and their families and Reservists on active duty under US Code Title
10.
After duty hours, Air Force Aid Society personnel may be contacted
through the Command Post at 256-5891.