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SERVICE to ARMED FORCES The American Red Cross is here to help you 24/7/365 WWW.RedCross.org 1-800-RED-CROSS. Our Objective Learn about the services the Red Cross provides Emergency Communications Access to Emergency Financial Assistance Information and Referral

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  1. SERVICE to ARMED FORCESThe American Red Cross is here to help you 24/7/365WWW.RedCross.org 1-800-RED-CROSS

  2. Our Objective Learn about the services the Red Cross provides Emergency Communications Access to Emergency Financial Assistance Information and Referral How to contact your local Red Cross 24/7/365 using www.RedCross.org 1-800-Red-Cross

  3. Emergency Communications 7 days/week 24 hours/day 365 days/year Information you will need to provide: Soldier’s Full Name, Rank and Date of Birth Soldier’s Social Security Number Information about the Soldier’s Deployment Unit and the Home Base Unit Soldier’s Branch of Service and Last Known Military Address

  4. American Red Cross Notifications • Circumstances • Serious Illness • Birth • Death • Other Family Emergencies • Immediate Family • Spouse/Children • Grandparents • Parents • Siblings • Others with established relationship

  5. Financial Assistance WHAT : WHO : HOW : Urgent Financial Situation Family members with Military ID, POA and documents supporting financial assistance need The American Red Cross coordinates with Military Aid Societies for financial assistance with Interest Free Loans or Grants

  6. Your Local Red Cross can also provide: Confidential Counseling Representation at Bureau of Veterans Affairs Referrals to local assistance agencies CPR and Disaster Preparedness training courses Volunteer opportunities in Blood Services and Disaster Relief Operations

  7. Safe and Well List Available online 24/7/365 at www.redcross.org Helps disaster victims communicate from inside the disaster affected area to loved ones outside People can register themselves as “Safe and Well”

  8. Safe and Well List Concerned family members can search for messages posted by those who self register No matter where you are, you can find out if your loved ones are safe and well Share this information with family and friends as part of your disaster preparation plan

  9. SUMMARYGet to know your American Red CrossPlease log onto: WWW.RedCross.org or call: 1-800-RED-CROSS

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