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PAFB stands up Emergency Family Assistance Center

Release Number: 120609

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The 21st Space Wing is continuing to support those affected by the Waldo Canyon fires by setting up an Emergency Family Assistance Center on base.

Military and Department of Defense employees who have been impacted by the Waldo Canyon wildfire can contact the EFAC for information and assistance with everything from emotional support to relocating.

The EFAC is operated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, which has a variety of professionally-trained staff members to assist military families. The A&FRC can be reached at (719) 556-6141.

The EFAC can be reached during normal duty hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this weekend by calling (719) 556-0950 or by visiting them at the lodging office. Monday through Friday, the EFAC can also be reached during normal duty hours by calling (719) 556-0455 or 556-0456 or visiting them at the A&FRC.

Members in need of assistance may also contact the 21st SW Crisis Action Team at any time, by calling (719) 554-4400.

The response from volunteers wishing to host evacuees has been overwhelming at Peterson Air Force Base, so additional volunteers are not needed at this time. We are very appreciative of everyone's support.
 

Media Relations

Media interested in covering P-S GAR activities should call (719) 556-5185 or email P-SGAR.PA.P-SGARPAPAFB-SAFB@us.af.mil to arrange for an escort and for detailed information regarding upcoming media opportunities.

The office has a 24-hour on-call PA representative who can be reached through the Colorado Springs Regional Command Post at (719) 556-4555.

Peterson-Schriever Garrison is a non-public news gathering forum and requires all civilian media to have entry authorization and an escort prior to entering the base. Unless otherwise arranged, all media will enter the installations via the visitor center.

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