Armed Forces Emergency Services
Service to Armed Forces
Emergency Communications
American Red Cross communication services keep military personnel in touch with their families following the death or serious illness of a family member or other important events, such as the birth of a child. The Red Cross sends messages quickly, anywhere in the world, including ships at sea, embassies and to isolated military units. The information or verification in a message assists the service member's commanding officer in making a decision regarding emergency leave.
Contacting the Red Cross to send an Emergency Message:
- You can call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at (716) 434-8876 or (716) 731-4030.
When calling the Red Cross to send an emergency message to a family member, please have ready the following information which will speed the process of sending your message:
- Service Member's Full Name
- Rank/Rating
- Branch of Service
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Military Address
- Information about the deployed unit and the home base unit (for deployed service members only)
