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Department of the Air Force
Air Force Aid Society/Airman and Family Readiness Center
90 Farrell Drive
Bldg 5620
Edwards AFB, CA 93524
661-277-0723
661-277-3040
661-277-2908
312-227-0723
312-527-2908
If you need emergency assistance, you can expect to get help from your installation, your branch of service resources. There are programs to support you in a variety of situations, including victim assistance, emergencies en route and service-specific relief societies. Below, you’ll find types of assistance, contact information, and detailed procedures and guidance to help you through any tough circumstances that you or your family may face.
Air Force Aid Society
Air Force Aid Society emergency assistance is provided to airmen and their eligible family members to meet immediate needs in an emergency. The Society provides interest free loans and grants based on the individual situation. Whether the emergency is a death in the family, a car repair, an unexpected dental bill or a basic living expense, AFAS is here to help in your time of need. The Air Force Aid Society is located at the Militaryand Family Readiness Center, Building 5620, 90 Farrell Drive, Edwards AFB, CA 93523. Phone Number is 661-277-0723 or DSN 312-527-0723.
Planning for Emergencies
For an emergency while en route to Edwards Air Force Base, contact the nearest military installation, or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767, and Air Force Aid at 877-272-7337.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides services to the military, veterans, and their families; disaster preparedness and relief, health and safety education and training, youth programs, blood drives and community networking. The Antelope Valley Chapter covers 4300 square miles, encompassing 40 percent of Los Angeles County and 50 percent of Kern County in Southern California. This area includes the military installations of Edwards AFB, China Lake Naval Weapons Center, and Air Force Plant 42. Contact phone number is 661-267-0650.
Information and Referral
One of the Military and Family Readiness Center’s core services is Information and Referral. I&R provides community resources pertinent to the customer’s needs, like Edwards AFB Organizational Listing, Antelope Valley Community Guide, etc. M&FRC I&R program can be reached at 661-277-0723, DSN 312-527-0723
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides emergency financial assistance, shelter, food and casework services. It is located at 44517 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534, phone 661-948-3418.
For immediate emergency assistance, call the after hours Law Enforcement Desk at 661-277-3340; DSN 312-527-3340. You may also reach the after hours Command Post at 661-277-3040; DSN 312-527-3040.
Release 2022.09.14.1