PodCast Episode

Where Military Families Can Go for Emergency Assistance

Episode By: MilitaryOneSource Series

23 MinutesSept. 11, 2024

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Learn about the role of family centers in emergency family assistance, what family support looks like during a disaster, and what support and resources are available for the military community. You’ll also learn how services prepare to support disasters, how personnel, service members and their families can set themselves up for success with geographically specific preparedness, and about real-world examples of people being supported through the Emergency Family Assistance Center.

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Resources

Listeners can find more information by visiting the following:

Preparing Your Family for Emergencies MilLife Guide
Emergency Contacts for Disasters and Evacuations
Emergency Family Assistance article
Emergency Family Assistance Centers and How They Help During Disasters podcast

This episode is part of the Military OneSource Podcast.

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