American Red Cross

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American Red Cross
Armed Forces Emergency Services
Get to Know Us Before You Need Us!
Serving Military Families Worldwide
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers, that provides
relief to victims of disasters and helps people
prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
It does this through services that are consistent
with its congressional charter and the
Fundamental Principles of the International Red
Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
Principles HumanityImpartialityNeutrality,
IndependenceVoluntary ServiceUnity,
Universality
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
Leading community educator and provider of the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable
people to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
emergencies and contribute to safer and healthier
lives.
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
The Red Cross is a world-wide organization, known
by its symbolthe red cross. Muslim
countriesthe red crescent. In Israel, the red
cross is represented by the Magen David Adom
society, the red star of David.
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services

• Messages are relayed around the world24 hours a
  day.
• Red Cross is capable of reaching ships at sea,
  embassies and isolated units.

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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services

• Examples of Emergency Messages
• Death or illness of immediate family member
• Serious family problems
• Breakdown in childcare plans
• Serious financial situations
• Birth announcements
• Health and Welfare Requests

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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
Does Your Family Know
Service Member's Social Security Number Complete
Military Address/ Phone Number If Deployed, Home
Base Unit Local Red Cross Chapter
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
Other Services Provided by the Red
Cross Financial Services (in partnership with
military aid societies), counseling, referrals to
other support services, and veterans assistance.
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services
For military families call 1-800-540-2000 For
active duty service members call 1-877-272-7337