In support of an initiative to promote safety the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services launched a video to address critical areas of concern regarding children left home alone on the installation and provide guidance for parents and guardians regarding the policy. (U.S. Army video by Janecze Wright Fort Hood Public Affairs)
A permanent change of station move can be a hectic time for families trying to handle multiple moving parts such as briefings, school transfers and shipping household goods. An additional aspect that can also be hectic is moving out of a rental, whether on or off post.