Posted on 09/12/2005 4:51:01 PM PDT by SandRat
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy established a new Web site Sept. 11 focused exclusively on providing information to Sailors, Navy Civilians and their family members affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The site, http://usnavykatrinahelp.spawar.navy.mil, serves as a comprehensive reference for how the hurricane may have affected personnel-related matters including pay, healthcare, legal assistance, orders and other professional matters.
In addition, the site provides links to resources for Navy members and their families, including the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society, the American Red Cross, and other news and information sites.
"Services and support are available for the members of our Navy family - Sailors, active-duty and reserve, civilian employees, families and retirees affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina - but communicating those capabilities is the challenge," said Vice Adm. Gerry Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel. "This site provides a valuable clearinghouse of specific services to our people who need and deserve our help the most."
The Navy has also established an information hotline for Sailors, Navy Civilians and their families. By calling (877) 414-5358, Navy members can report their whereabouts if they are unable to reach their regular chain of command, obtain guidance for their specific situation, and obtain information on the whereabouts of personnel.
"The 877 number is available to people all over the Navy - not just for people in the affected area - that they can call," said Rear Adm. Christopher Weaver, commander, Navy Installations Command (CNI). "They will be received on the phone by a person, not a recording, and that person will own the question or issue until it is properly resolved by someone in the community support process within CNI or within [Navy Personnel Command]."
Navy personnel go here for help on line http://usnavykatrinahelp.spawar.navy.mil
Back away from the mouse, SR. Just back away. :)
I've run out of the pre-planned postings for tonight. Anoy others will be hit and miss discoveries.
Nope have an AKO for home and a CACC for at work. Don't want to inundate FR with too much.
:) Annoy away.
BTTT
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