Applicants must complete forms that require proof of income and other personal information. These cash assistance programs are limited to a number of months, and many have additional requirements, such as active participation in a job search or regular attendance at training programs. Refugees who meet SSI eligibility requirements may apply at the local Social Security office, the same office where you apply for a Social Security card. The police are responsible for enforcing the law and ensuring public safety. They also help people in less formal ways, such as responding to medical emergencies, working in inner city neighborhoods to improve community relations, and giving directions to those who are lost.
All communities have fire departments and emergency medical services .
If you need help in an emergency, the telephone number to dial in most areas of the United States is 911 . The open phone line will indicate where you are. Knowing about services in your community and using them wisely will ease your adjustment to life in the United States. If you are fortunate enough to have friends or family near you, their support will be very important also.