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Emergency Assistance

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Army
Directorate of Emergency Services
108 Sheridan Avenue
Bldg 415
Fort Myer, VA 22211
COMM phone number for Fort Myer (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) Directorate of Emergency Services
703-696-3525
COMM phone number for Fort Myer (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall) Directorate of Emergency Services
703-588-2800
24 hour operations
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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.

Emergency Assistance Overview

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.

Victim Assistance

For emergencies, please call the 24 hour hotline number, 703-919-1611.

Other

No matter how well you plan a move, emergencies can still happen. Before you leave, make sure you have important documents with you, such as your orders, phone numbers for your new unit, and your sponsor's phone number, if applicable.

Emergency assistance and referrals are available at:

Army Emergency Relief, 703-244-3615 (Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Army Community Service, 703-696-3510 (Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Military OneSource, 1-800-342-9647 (24/7)

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is always available to assist in emergency situations. For assistance, call toll-free: 1-877-272-7337 for emergency aid.

For the National Capital Region Red Cross Chapter, call 703-584-8400.

Financial Emergencies

If you have a financial emergency, it is advisable to utilize the military's Army Emergency Relief program when possible. Financial assistance is usually provided in the form of a no-interest loan. Unfortunately, many local businesses offer "cash advance" services, but the fees and charges, when repaid, can be extremely expensive.

AER offers emergency financial assistance in the following categories:

Food, rent or utilities
Emergency transportation and vehicle repair
Funeral expenses
Medical/dental expenses
Personal needs when pay is delayed or stolen

Eligibility

Eligibility for AER includes the following:

Active duty military
Members of the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents, including soldiers on AD for training and serving under various sections of title 10, United States Code
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired upon reaching age 60 and their dependents
Widows/widowers and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired

Medical Emergencies

Fort Myer does not have an emergency room. Beneficiaries with a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest civilian emergency room.