When did the government start paying for evacuations?
Evacuation payments were authorized beginning on September 1, 1992, for evacuations occasioned by natural disasters within the continental United States. (See 57 FR 40070, September 1, 1992.)
Do you have to pay for an evacuation?
Note: This summary does not include information about evacuation payments for employees in foreign areas, which are paid under Chapter 600 of the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas).
How to prepare for an out of state evacuation?
Call or email the out-of-state contact in your family communications plan. Tell them where you are going. Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows. Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances.
How long does an OPM evacuation payment last?
The initial evacuation payment may cover up to 60 days of pay, allowances, and differentials, including the period covered by the advance payment.
Evacuation payments were authorized beginning on September 1, 1992, for evacuations occasioned by natural disasters within the continental United States. (See 57 FR 40070, September 1, 1992.)
What are the procedures for an evacuation from another country?
Procedures for Evacuation: Generally, individuals evacuated on a U.S. government-coordinated transport, including charter and military flights or ships, even if those transports are provided by another country’s government, must sign an Evacuee Manifest and Promissory Note (Form DS-5528) note prior to departure.
Note: This summary does not include information about evacuation payments for employees in foreign areas, which are paid under Chapter 600 of the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas).
Can an employee take time off during an evacuation?
(See 5 CFR 550.409 (b).) An employee is not entitled to special allowance payments for increased costs during an evacuation unless specifically approved by the agency head. Does an evacuated employee performing work during a pandemic health crisis need to use his or her accrued leave to take time off? Yes.
