Disaster Inquiries - Us Citizen Or Relative | American Red Cross - National
431 18th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006
Eligibility
Individuals with relatives living in and who have citizenship in foreign countries.
Required documents
Hours
24/7.
(202) 303-5214
Voice
Websitehttp://www.redcross.org
Application process
Call 1-800-REDCROSS, visit www.redcross.org or by mail.
Service area
Monroe County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
For inquiries about relatives living and who have citizenship in foreign countries, please be patient and call repeatedly until the lines clear or contact other family members who live nearby. Telephone, Internet and other communication lines are often disrupted in times of disaster. Mail inquiries may be sent to: American Red Cross
PO Box 4002018
Des Moines, IA 50340-2018
and should include the following information:
-The full name, date of birth and passport information (if known) of the persons in the country you are trying to contact.
-Their contact information in a foreign country; telephone numbers, email address, hotel name or address (if known)
-Your name and contact information, and your relationship to the person (parent, spouse, friend etc.)
-Any special or emergency circumstances.
Last assured
04/14/2026
Providing organization
American Red Cross - National
National volunteer-based humanitarian organization devoted to disaster preparedness and relief.