Things happen, no matter how well you have planned.
Before
you leave, make sure you have all important papers with you, not packed in with
your household goods. Make sure you have important numbers such as
the Staff Duty Officer and your sponsors name and telephone number.
The
American Red Cross is always available for emergency. Contact the
nearest chapter listed in the local telephone directory.
UNFORSEEN
EMERGENCIES
Army Emergency Relief (AER) can provide financial assistance to
meet unforseen travel and related maintenance expenses such as transportation,
lodging or food due to extraordinary costs involved with permanent change of
station. If there is no nearby Army installation, remember that each
of the uniformed services has a program similar to AER and they should be able
to assist you.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Your ACS Center Financial Service:
This program focuses on improving soldiers' personal financial status. This
service provides budget counseling,education and instruction on checkbook
management.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Army Emergency Relief (AER): AER
provides interest-free loans and grants to soldiers who find themselves in a
financial emergency which is both unexpected and due to conditions beyond their
control.
Typical Cases Assisted:
Payment of initial rent, or rent
to prevent eviction or foreclosure. Non-receipt of pay. Lack of basic
necessities such as food and utility payments. Travel expense for emergency
leave due to serious illness or death of grandparent. Funeral expenses, to
include expenses for a parent of the soldier or spouse. Loss of funds (includes
loss of pay or other funds), attributable to theft. Police report required.
Essential POV repairs for safe operation.
Typical Cases Not
Assisted:
Payment or consolidation of outstanding debts, travel expenses
for other than emergency leave, civilian court fees, fines, lawyer's fees, bail
and taxes, purchase of items for convenience or luxury, prolonged illness, fire
or other disaster, continuing assistance, education assistance. AER's
educational assistance program is a secondary mission providing financial
assistance to unmarried dependent children of soldiers, in the form of
scholarships. They may pursue their education in vocational training,
preparation for acceptance by service academies, and undergraduate level college
education.
Assistance with Army Emergency Relief (AER)and financial
problems can be obtained at the ACS Center. Call 508-233-4798See the listings
under FAMILY CENTERS