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June-24-2010
Preparing for Summer Vacation!
Folks are ready to get out the door and hit the beach for their summer vacation.  Judy Peterson and Seamus Mooney, director of Emergency Preparedness for Frederick County, discuss some tips on ho
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June-9-2010
Critical Shortage of Type O Blood
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood
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June-2-2010
Hurricane Season Begins
May is statistically the wettest month of the year, but last month's rainfall totals came in well below the average.   Despite rainy days, the total was 2.45 inches. The averag
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May-7-2010
"John, there's been a devastating fire..."
"...Would you mind taking the ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) to th...” I cut Judy off mid sentence with a willing and exclamatory, “Just tell me where.” I grabbed the keys, my Red Cross vest
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May-7-2010
Fire on Bartlett Property
Fire gutted a 14-unit apartment building in Buckeystown owned by U.S. Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett Thursday afternoon, though no serious injuries were reported.   Bartlett (R-Dist. 6),
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May-7-2010
Fire Wrecks Apartments on Bartlett Farm
Fire destroyed several apartments Thursday afternoon at U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett's farm at 4317 Buckeystown Pike. No one was injured, but 14 apartments in a converted barn and silo were affecte
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Services to Armed Forces

 

The American Red Cross, by congressional charter, coordinates emergency communications between armed forces personnel and their families. In the event of a death, illness, critical accident, or birth in the serviceperson's immediate family. Services to Armed Forces (SAF) volunteer caseworkers verify the accuracy of the communication so that the serviceperson's commanding officer has accurate information upon which to base decisions about emergency leave.

 

If you'd like to learn more about Services to Armed Forces or think you may be interested in becoming a volunteer caseworker, call us at 301.662.5131 or e-mail us. 

 

You may reach a military caseworker 24/7 by calling 301.662.5131 and stating you have a military emergency. Please read the following to ensure to you have all the information to help us assist you.

Important information for servicemembers and their families: The Red Cross provides assistance contacting military members, through their command,  with a verified emergency message.

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Members of the Armed Forces and their families encounter stress not always experienced in civilian life. The American Red Cross provides vital services for all military members and their families. Whether you are active duty military, Reserve, National Guard or other community-based military, the Red Cross is here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can count on the American Red Cross to assist in providing emergency communications and assistance in obtaining emergency financial assistance through the military aid socieities when needed. The Red Cross has both emergency and non-emergency services available to military members and their families in communities through the United States including Frederick County.

 

If your loved one is away from home because of military duty and you need to get in touch with him or her in the event of an emergency, the Red Cross is here to help. The Red Cross works directly with mlitary commands to provide verifications for emergencies to assist the command in making leave decisions. To assist us in quickly locating and delivering messages, please have the following information when you contact us.

  • Service Member's Full Name
  • Rank/Rating
  • Branch of Service
  • Social Security Number
  • Name of Unit
  • Military Address (where he/she receives mail)
  • Doctor/Hospital/Funeral Home name, location and phone number, if possible.

 

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For non-emergencies or those that the Red Cross is unable to verify, we recommend that you contact Military OneSource.

Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is there to help you with just about any need. Available by phone or online, the free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions.

Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Visit Military OneSource today at www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-342-9647.

  

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Telephone: (301) 662-5131 | Fax: (301) 845-2689