Armed
Forces Emergency Services
In
addition to emergency communication, the Red Cross
provides assistance with requests for financial
assistance from Military Aid Societies for active
duty service members or military retirees. After
hours caseworkers may be reached by phone at (864)
271-8225.
Prevent,
Prepare for, and Cope with Emergencies
It's a fact of military
life: military families are frequently separated and
on the move. No matter how strong the family ties,
moves and separations often put a strain on
relationships. They may lead to problems managing a
home or children, making ends meet on a limited
income, or adjusting to new communities, often
without help of families or friends.
The Red Cross can help you
with immediate personal and family problems. When
long-term counseling is required, appropriate
referrals are made. All Red Cross social services
are provided free of charge.
Emergency Communications
In the event of an
emergency, critical accident, illness, or death in a
service member's immediate family, the Red Cross
should be called at once. IMPORTANT:
We will need the following information to process
your request: Service member's Full Name, Social
Security Number, Mailing Address, and Phone Number,
if available. The Red Cross is equipped to verify
the situation and relay an emergency leave request,
if necessary, to the proper military authorities. It
is then up to the commanding officer to decide
whether or not to grant leave.
Health
and Welfare Inquiries
Regular communication
between service members and their families is
ordinarily no problem, but sometimes a long time
with no word can become worrisome. The Red Cross can
help.
Through our worldwide
communication network, we can communicate with the
installation or ship where the serviceperson is
stationed. You'll get a report on his or her welfare
to give you peace of mind. Also, service members can
request the same service related to families back
home.
Information, Referral, and Advocacy
You can make a difference
in your community!! Call (864)271-8222 for more
information on Armed Forces Emergency Services in
your community.
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