Financial assistance is available for Soldiers affected by winter storm Uri. In the event a local office is inaccessible or located further than 50 miles away, the American Red Cross is authorized to process the assistance request (1-877-272-7337).
Examples of valid categories of assistance related to winter storms include: natural disaster recovery, utilities, appliance repair/replace, food, fuel, auto repair, clothing, and more. Contact your local AER officer to learn more.
Who’s Eligible:
- Active Duty Soldiers (& Family)
- Retired Soldiers (Longevity or Medically) (& Family)
- Surviving Spouses & Children
- Title 10 ARNG & USAR activated for more than 30 consecutive days (& Family)
- Title 10, Title 32, or TPU ARNG & USAR not activated or activated for less than 30 consecutive days (& Family)
- Title 10, Title 32, or TPU ARNG & USAR activated in response to winter storms (& Family)
How To Request Assistance:
Assistance requests are processed by your nearest AER officer. Use our Office Locator tool to find your nearest AER Office.
Are you an AER officer? Click here to view Winter Storm Uri Disaster Assistance (Bulletin 01-2021).