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Armed Forces
Emergency Services
The American Red Cross was born on the battlefields of the Civil
War, where Clara Barton risked her life tending to fallen soldiers
of the North and South. For over a century, the American Red Cross has
provided emergency services to members of the U.S. military and
their families around the clock, around the globe.
American Red Cross communication services keep military personnel in
touch with their families following the death or serious illness of
a family member or other important events, such as the birth of a
child. The American Red Cross quickly sends these communications on behalf of
the family to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving anywhere in
the world, including ships at sea, embassies and isolated military
units. The information or verification in a message assists the
service member's commanding officer with making a decision regarding
emergency leave.
How to Contact the Red
Cross to Send an Emergency Message
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Family members and service personnel residing in
Millburn Short-Hills may call the chapter's Red Cross Armed Forces
caseworkers for help 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year at (800) 696-3873.
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Out-of-area residents should contact their local
American Red Cross chapter, which is listed in local telephone
books and at
www.redcross.org.
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Overseas personnel stationed on military
installations should call base or installation operators or the
on-base Red Cross offices.
When calling the Red Cross to send an emergency
message to a family member, it is helpful to have the following
information:
Service member’s:
Unless you or another family member have initiated a case, please
know that American Red Cross representatives typically do not
contact military members/dependents directly and almost always go
through commander or first sergeant channels. Be careful not to give
out any personal information over the phone if contacted by
unknown/unverified individuals, to include confirmation that your
spouse is deployed. If you have questions about whether a family
communication has been opened, please contact your local Red Cross
and ask to speak to a military caseworker. |
