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The Red Cross movement began on a battlefield.
Today, that same spirit is present wherever American troops are deployed and
anxious families wait at home. The American Red Cross promises to be
there whenever or wherever our help is needed. |
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Why the American Red Cross serves the Armed Forces Two purposes of the organization relate to activities with Armed Forces: (1) to furnish volunteer aid to the sick and the wounded of the armed forces in time of war...and (2) to act in matters of voluntary relief and in accord with the military authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States and with their Armed Forces. |
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How the Services are Provided Volunteers and paid staff of the American Red Cross form a vast and unique network of service that provides help 24 hours a day for the armed forces with the use of modern technology. Staff at our Armed Forces Emergency Service Centers can efficiently provide time-sensitive services. This includes service at military installations and military hospitals, both in the United States and overseas. |
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Reporting Services The Red Cross obtains its reports on a confidential basis from family members and local community sources (Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Ministers, Social Workers, and others) that have knowledge of the facts. These reports are handled in strict confidence. The Red Cross does not provide a service member with copies of reports or messages concerning the health and welfare of his or her family. Messages are verbally passed to ensure that the confidentiality of the service member and their family members is kept. Paraphrases may be provided on a case-by-case basis. |
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Emergency Message Procedures for Soldiers The American Red Cross has permanent offices in Bosnia, Kuwait, and Kosovo. There are field offices located in other deployment areas. These offices service the emergency messages for deployed soldiers and offer other recreational services for free. |
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Emergency Message Procedures for Families The 1-877-272-7337 is in service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This number reaches the Armed Forces Emergency Centers of the American Red Cross. The following information is very important for all family members to have:
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Emergency Financial Assistance The first point of contact for emergency financial assistance during normal duty hours is Army Emergency Relief at 912-767-5058/5059. After hours, please contact the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Service Centers at the number listed above. |
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American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer positions are always available throughout Fort Stewart. If you are interested in learning new skills, improving or enhancing your existing skills, or if you just want to meet new people, call the American Red Cross and ask about volunteer opportunities. Our volunteers can be found performing administrative, medical, dental and recreational duties in various positions on post. |
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American Red Cross Health & Safety Services CPR, First Aid, Life guarding, Babysitting and other health and safety service classes are made available to the Fort Stewart community by the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross. Contact the Station office to get more information. |
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American Red Cross Disaster Services The American Red Cross responds to the big and the small disasters that occur in our community and across the nation. Locally, Disaster Action Teams volunteer to assist with disasters such as single-family fires or flooding. On the national level, Red Cross volunteers are trained to be member of the Disaster Services Human Resources corps and deploy to major disasters throughout the country. Free classes are made available in this community; call the station for details. |
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American Red Cross Blood & Biomedical Services Many people think of the Red Cross and think of donating blood. The Southern Region for Blood Services operates in our area. If you would like to donate life saving blood, or would like to coordinate a blood drive, the station can get you in contact with our local blood services representative. |
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Fort Stewart Station Building 623, Suite 106 (Located between Gulick and Wilson Avenues) 912-767-4747/2197 redcross2@stewart.army.mil http://www.redcross.org Emergency Message Services: 1-877-272-7337 |
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Last updated on 03 November, 2004
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