Schriever SFB  Base Essentials

Emergencies are unforeseen circumstances that call for immediate action. To assist at these times of high stress there are agencies on and off-base that can either assist or refer you to the appropriate office. A Duty Chaplain is on call 24 hours a day for emergency situations. Call the Schriever Airman and Family Readiness Center 719-567-3920  Military and Family Life Counseling program during duty hours 719-225-6003. Call  during duty hours and contact the Command Post at 719-567-2180 DSN 312-560-2180 after duty hours. For emergency financial assistance call the Schriever A&FRC Financial Readiness Counselor 719-567-3920. Call American Red Cross for any Emergency assistance 877-272-7337.

Make sure that you carry important papers with you so that you can contact your unit sponsor Air Force Aid and/or American Red Cross. 

Important documents

The most important items to keep with you during a permanent change of station are your vital documents. Check off each item in this list and make multiple copies of them in case you misplace one along the way. Don't just rely on electronic copies either make physical copies.

• Orders — Keep your original set of orders with you at all times and make more than one copy.
• Identification for each family member — Bring your military IDs and driver's licenses, but also Social Security cards, passports and birth, marriage and naturalization certificates.
• Vehicle documentation — Take your vehicle title or lease information and proof of vehicle inspection, registration and insurance.
• Financial information — Bring personal checks, any hard copies of recent bank statements, and all credit and debit cards — even the ones from department stores you never use.
• Housing information — Carry the household inventory list your moving company provided, as well as lease or mortgage paperwork.
• Legal documents — Bring divorce or annulment paperwork from a previous marriage, wills, custody or adoption paperwork, and any active power of attorney documents.
• School or employment records — Carry all transcripts, report cards or grade sheets your children may need for school registration. If your child has an individualized education program, it's important to carry this with you. If you are moving with a child with special needs, please check out Military OneSource.
• Medical and physician information — Previous medical and dental records and vaccination records will likely be needed for school registration and for some employment.

You can customize a personal relocation booklet on the Internet.

No matter how well you've planned emergencies do happen. In case of emergency contact the nearest American Red Cross office at 877-272-7337 who will contact your commander or first sergeant for you.