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| A trained American Red Cross Caseworker is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist members of the Armed Forces and their families in our area. If you are in need of services, please call 814-765-5516 in Clearfield or 814-849-2712 in Brookville. |
The Red Cross provides emergency reporting services for these reasons:
In 1905, the U.S. Congress granted a charter to the American Red Cross that required the
organization to act "in accord with the military authorities as a medium of communication
between the people of the United States and their Armed Forces…" Since that charter was
granted, the Red Cross has provided not only communications but a variety of other
important services to help members of the armed forces and their families.
The Red Cross provides basic humanitarian services to members of the armed forces, their
families and veterans during both peacetime and conflict, on U.S. Military installations both
in the United States and around the world.
Emergency Communications:
The Red Cross keeps military personnel in touch with their family following death or illness
of a family member, or the birth of a child, or in response to other family emergencies.
Financial Assistance:
The Red Cross may provide financial assistance, either as an interest-free loan or as a
grant, when a service member is unable to repay a loan. Financial assistance is provided
to service members who have a demonstrated need for funds for such things as emergency
travel and other urgent needs.
Counseling and Other Services:
The Red Cross offers short-term counseling and referral, health and safety training, and
other services to members of the military and their families.
In peacetime or in battle, the Red Cross is there to help American soldiers
because………………………..Help Can't Wait!
- To strengthen the morale of members of the armed forces and their families.
- To provide accurate reports for service members about a home situation.
- To provide military authorities with verified information so they can make decisions
In 1905, the U.S. Congress granted a charter to the American Red Cross that required the
organization to act "in accord with the military authorities as a medium of communication
between the people of the United States and their Armed Forces…" Since that charter was
granted, the Red Cross has provided not only communications but a variety of other
important services to help members of the armed forces and their families.
The Red Cross provides basic humanitarian services to members of the armed forces, their
families and veterans during both peacetime and conflict, on U.S. Military installations both
in the United States and around the world.
Emergency Communications:
The Red Cross keeps military personnel in touch with their family following death or illness
of a family member, or the birth of a child, or in response to other family emergencies.
Financial Assistance:
The Red Cross may provide financial assistance, either as an interest-free loan or as a
grant, when a service member is unable to repay a loan. Financial assistance is provided
to service members who have a demonstrated need for funds for such things as emergency
travel and other urgent needs.
Counseling and Other Services:
The Red Cross offers short-term counseling and referral, health and safety training, and
other services to members of the military and their families.
In peacetime or in battle, the Red Cross is there to help American soldiers
because………………………..Help Can't Wait!
Deployment Checklist
General
Your Finances
Around the House
Family Matters
Legal Affairs
Communications
Red Cross
There may come a time when you - or a family member - may require our services and
we'll be there.
General
- Attend mobilization meetings and take notes
- Know the exact name of unit
- Know the names and ranks of chain of command
- Have a copy of your service member's orders
- Know service member's travel itinerary
- Know service member's full name, social security number, and complete military
address - Have emergency plans in place
Your Finances
- Plan ahead
- Discuss what and when bills are due, where receipts are kept, etc.
- Have enough saved
- Create family budget
Around the House
- Extra set of car keys
- List of repair persons to call
- Location of utility (water/electricity/gas) shut off valves
- Know your neighbors
Family Matters
- Child care plan
- Elder care plan
- Emergency plan for pets
Legal Affairs
- Have Will
- Have Power of Attorney
- Have Military I.D.
Communications
- Pre-addressed, stamped post cards, pens
- Seek counseling if necessary
Red Cross
- Know how to contact your local American Red Cross
- Know name of local Red Cross
- Know address of local Red Cross
- Know telephone numbers
- Duty hours
- After-duty hours
There may come a time when you - or a family member - may require our services and
we'll be there.
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