Armed Forces Emergency Services

                                                                            Military Members and Families

Today's   American Red Cross is keeping pace with the   changing   military.     Using the latest in computer
and telecommunications technology, the Red Cross sends communications on behalf of family members who
are facing emergencies or other important events to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving all over
the world. These communications are delivered around-the-clock, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

While providing services to 1.4 million active duty personnel and their families, the Red Cross also reaches out to
more than 800,000 members of the National Guard and the Reserves and their families who reside in nearly
every community in America.

                 How to Contact the Red Cross to Send an Emergency Message

		Active military service members and their immediate family members living aboard the 29 Palms Marine
		Base (MCAGCC) may call the Red Cross for help 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Base Red Cross Station's phone number during business hours is (760) 830-6685. For after hours help, call 1-877- 272-7337.

		Family members of active military service members, who reside off base, may access Red Cross services by
		calling their Morongo Basin Chapter. The toll-free telephone is 1-800-696-3873.

When calling the Red Cross to send an emergency message to a family member, please have the following
information available before you call.

Service member’s:

		Full Name
		Rank/Rating
		Branch of Service
		Social Security Number
		Military Address
		Information about the deployed unit and the home base unit (for deployed service members only).

Emergency Financial Assistance

The Red Cross works with the military aid societies (Army Emergency Relief, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society and the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance). This partnership helps to provide financial
assistance for emergency travel that requires the presence of the service member or his or her family, burial of a
loved one, or with assistance that cannot wait until the next business day (food, temporary lodging, urgent medical
needs, or the minimum amount required to avoid eviction, utility shut off, etc.).

		Active military service members and their immediate family members living aboard the 29 Palms Marine
		Base (MCAGCC) may call the Red Cross for help 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Base Red Cross Station's phone number during business hours is (760) 830-6685. For after hours help, call 1-877- 272-7337.

		Family members of active military service members, who reside off base, may access Red Cross services by
		calling their Morongo Basin Chapter. The toll-free telephone is 1-800-696-3873.

Note, applications for financial assistance are reviewed by the respective military aid societies and are approved by
the respective aid society.