CRISIS SUPPORT
typhoon churning on approach to Andersen AFB
Local leaders talk during the exercise.
Lightning strikes above the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., May 30, 2002. The corridor from Tampa Bay to Titusville, FL, (a.k.a "Lightning Alley") receives the most lightning in the U.S. on an annual basis.
Large grey storm clouds are show over a large body of water, the Gulf of Mexico, the water is reflecting the colors red, green and blue making it look like the beginnings of a rainbow.
Smoke billows
A nighttime view of the eye of a hurricane. The view is from the perspective of a military aircraft beneath the eye.
Water drains into a storm drain.
Emergency response vehicles from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department are staged in the safe zone on the edge of a simulated building collapse during a natural disaster mass care exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 21, 2023. During the exercise scenario, firefighters and 100th Security Forces Squadron defenders performed search and rescue operations, and provided triage and care to mock casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)
People discuss plans
JBSA-Randolph hosts National Preparedness Month event
Staff Sgt. Eric Hoff, 341st Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of the base operational medical cell, prepares to transport a simulated casualty to triage during Ready EAGLE II, a training exercise held biennially at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Sept. 21, 2023. The exercise included a response to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear disaster allowing the medics to train their triage, decontamination, treatment and patient tracking skills for roughly 60 volunteer actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)
Flooding aftermath at Citrus County, Florida, August 30, 2023. Idalia was a Category 3 Hurricane producing 125 mph winds. (Courtesy photo)

MISSION:

Promote short and long-term recovery, and the return to a stable environment and mission ready status following an all-hazard incident or evacuation.

VISION:

Deliver support programs and services before, during, after, a disaster, emergency, or crisis, enabling military communities to prepare, cope, and respond to life-cycle traumatic or disruptive events

OVERVIEW:

Crisis Support under the Military and Family Readiness umbrella encompasses community disaster education and support, Evacuation Operations & Repatriation, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC), and the needs assessment portion of the Air Force Personnel Accountability & Assessment System (AFPAAS).  

Military & Family Readiness Centers (M&FRCs) provide EFA response, which may be provided through various delivery modes including, but not limited to, face-to-face, brick and mortar, virtual, telephonic, or the establishment of an emergency family assistance center (EFAC).

Find your local M&FRC here https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/

EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE 

The EFA response is the central point for the delivery of the services, which address the practical and emotional needs of families arising from a disaster, emergency, evacuation, or all-hazard incident.  It includes the coordination of family assistance services from governmental and non-governmental entities, and delivery of continuous, authoritative, family assistance information for Service members, families, service providers, leadership, and other stakeholders.

 


Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS)

WHAT IS AFPAAS?

What is AFPAAS?
AFPAAS Commanders’ Responsibilities
AFPAAS User Responsibilities
AFPAAS MAJCOM COR responsibilities

Financial Assistance

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY (AFAS)
Emergency Assistance. When unexpected emergencies arise, there is a financial need and help is needed, AFAS provides no-interest loans and/or grants to help meet immediate needs and make a positive step towards a lasting financial solution.

APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross (ARC) works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide quality, reliable financial assistance to eligible applicants 24/7/365. 

RED CROSS
Financial Assistance  

AFTER DISASTER STRIKES

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
FEMA
Assistance from FEMA may help you and members of your household affected by a disaster take care of necessary expenses and serious needs that cannot be met through insurance or other forms of assistance.
TRICARE
Gives you up-to-date, critical information that may affect your health benefits. We'll include information gathered from a variety of sources, including other federal agencies and departments, state and local government and the news and media.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE
The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.

TIPS for Survivors

Preparing for a disaster (click for full document)

 

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