Red Cross

Having a deployed soldier can be difficult to deal with but life does go on while they are away, so do emergencies. I find myself thinking that would never happen to me.

But it did.

Just last week, we had a medical emergency for my mother-in-law and my husband is overseas. What do I do? Even though it is great to notify them directly, it cannot help bring them home in the event of medical issues or death. You must contact the Red Cross.

So to be prepared. Make sure you have the following available at all times and make sure more than one person has this information in case you have the medical emergency.

Name, rank, unit, & Date of Birth of soldier
Address of soldier
Country of deployment
Name of commanding officer
Your contact information

The Red Cross will need to verify any medical emergencies or death so have the following,

Medical emergency:
    Name, relationship, and contact information of person with emergency
    Name and contact information of hospital
    Name and contact information of Doctor

Death
   Name & relationship of person who has died
   Name and contact information of funeral home

Being prepared will make these situations less chaotic and will expedite your soldier's trip home.