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Air Force
American Red Cross
Military and Family Readiness Center
Building 535, Room 111
Yokota AB (Fussa) Japan 197-0001
COMM phone number for Yokota AB American Red Cross
+011-81-42-552-2510
57522
COMM phone number for Yokota AB American Red Cross
877-272-7337
DSN phone number for Yokota AB American Red Cross
315-225-7522
WEBSITEWebsite: www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/emergency-communication.html
Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+Military+and+Family+Readiness+Center+Yokota+AB+(Fussa)+Japan+197-0001

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 immediate emergency assistance, please call the military police at 011-81-3117-55-7227. The military police DSN is: 315-225-7227.

You may also contact the emergency Sexual Assault Prevention and Response number at 090-3138-7250. The SAPR Hotline DSN: 315-225-7272.

Emergencies En Route

If an emergency occurs while you are in transit, the American Red Cross and the Air Force Aid Society are available for emergency assistance.

The Yokota American Red Cross can be reached by calling DSN 315-225-7522 or 877-272-7337 (24 hour call center).

Air Force Aid Society can provide financial assistance and can be reached via https://afas.org/.

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) offers support and services to Air Force members and their families through a variety of ways. Their community and emergency assistance is outlined on their website: www.AFAS.org

When unexpected emergencies arise, the AFAS provides no-interest loans and/or grants to help meet immediate needs and make a positive step towards a lasting financial solution. The Air Force Aid Society can be reached by contacting their Emergency Assistance Section at 703-972-2604 or by emailing their organization at ea@afas-hq.org.

Important Documents

Always carry important documents and items such as orders, passport(s), travelers checks, government travel card, last leave and earning statement, etc. with you and not packed in your luggage or in your household goods.

All U.S. Civilian Employees, their families and military dependents will require Special Issuance Passports. This has been a requirement since April 1st 2022 to enter Japan. This requirement is for official travel only. A few examples would include PCS, Emergency Leave, COT, Student/Dependent Travel, and TDY to include those for medical purposes. Please see your local base or post passport office to begin your application.

If you require assistance after hours, please contact the Yokota Command Post at DSN 315-225-2536 or 315-225-3740, or when calling from off-base in Japan 042-552-2510, extension 52536 or 52537. The Command Post should only be contacted if you are unable to reach your sponsor or an appropriate unit representative.

Other

No matter how well you plan, emergencies happen.

United Service Organizations (USO)

Most major commercial airports have a United Service Organizations (USO) lounge. The USO is well known for providing an area where military members and their families can rest, have beverages and snacks, use WiFi or the telephone. While most USO's are at airport terminals, the USO at Yokota is in a central location in the Yujo Community Center, (Bldg. 327) and may be reached via telephone at DSN 315-225-6861.