Fort Irwin, CA - Red Cross

The Red Cross station at Fort Irwin offers families prepare for emergencies and improve the lives of military families. Red Cross offers financial assistance and basic needs supports for families in crisis as well as support for victims of natural disasters. The Red Cross station at Fort Irwin also offers classes in babysitting and CPR as well as many volunteer opportunities. For more specific information regarding programs, call 760-380-3697 or DSN 470-3697.


Inland Empire Chapter
American Red Cross
202 West Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92048
Phone: 909-888-1481

Emergency Communications Services

American Red Cross communication services keep military personnel in touch with their families following the death or serious illness of a family member or other important events, such as the birth of a child. The Red Cross sends messages quickly, anywhere in the world, including ships at sea, embassies and to isolated military units. The information or verification in a message assists the service member's commanding officer in making a decision regarding emergency leave.


When calling the Red Cross to send an emergency message to a family member, please have ready the following information which will speed the process of sending your message:

-Service Member's Full Name
-Branch of Service
-Social Security Number
-Military Address
-Information about the deployed unit and the home base unit(for deployed service members only)