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Military Members & Families
When a military family experiences a crisis, the American Red Cross is there to help. Twenty four hours a day, 365 days a year, the Red Cross relays urgent messages to service members stationed anywhere in the world, including on ships at sea and at embassies and remote locations. Red Cross Emergency Communication Services keep military personnel in touch with their families following the death or serious illness of a family member, the birth of a service members' child or grandchild, or when a family faces other emergencies.
Whether a service member is on a mission, in training, transferring between bases, or on a ship at sea, he or she knows that the Red Cross will deliver notification when something important happens at home. Even if the service member receives an email or phone call from home, Red Cross verified information assists commanding officers with making a decision regarding emergency leave. Without this verification the service member may not be able to come home during a family crisis or help family members who are experiencing a serious illness.
The NH Gateway Chapter -American Red Cross provides Emergency Communication
SAF helps members of the military and their family members cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces. Services include around-the-clock, around-the-world communication between military members and their families; neutral, impartial assistance, including comfort and counseling; independent verification of emergency situations; and financial assistance and referrals for emergency travel and other family needs.
In the event of an Emergency, Critical Accident, Illness or Death in a service member's immediate family please call 1-888-737-4306
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Please be prepared to have this information prepared to expedite your case.
Service member's Information
Full Name (with correct spelling) Social Security Number and Date of Birth
Full Military Address, Squadron or Unit, Branch of Service and Rank
Permanent Duty Station (if temporarily assigned elsewhere)
Phone Numbers for work and home
Home Address
For notification of an illness:
Name of patient
Relationship to service member
Physician's Name
Hospital or Nursing Home & Location
Phone Number (if possible)
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>How to help U.S. Military Personnel
The chapter now offers a course... Coping with Deployments: Psychological First Aid for Military Families for more infromation.....
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