My relative is in the military and I need to speak with him/her as soon as possible due to a family emergency. Can the Red Cross help to locate this person?
A. Yes, in the event of an emergency, critical accident, illness, or death in the service member’s immediate family, the Red Cross should be contacted immediately. Our Service to the Armed Forces unit is equipped to verify the situation and relay an emergency message, if necessary, to the proper military authorities. If you need immediate assistance please call 214.678.4800 and ask to speak to a military caseworker. Red Cross emergency reporting and communications services are available 24 hours a day. Q. Since my spouse has been deployed, my family and I have not been doing well financially. We have barely made it in previous months, but this month I will not be able to pay my rent, utility bills or even feed my children. Does the Red Cross have any financial assistance services that can help? A. The Red Cross can assist active duty military families and veterans who are retired military in applying for a possible interest-free loan or grant through the military aid societies. Emergen
