ALCOAST 186/19 - MAY 2019 2019 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1//
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ALCOAST 186/19
COMDTNOTE 7220
SUBJ: 2019 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS
1. Hurricane season begins 01 June and continues through 30 November. In preparation, it is
vital that all Coast Guard personnel be familiar with the tools and resources available to them.
You cannot be Ready to help others, unless you and your family are Ready first.
2. Military Personnel can visit the Office of Military Personnel’s (CG-13) website for helpful
information on evacuation allowances and frequently asked questions. These reference sheets and
question-banks were created over the last two hurricane seasons and will help you and your family
be better prepared. Visit the site at: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-
Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Reserve-and-Military-Personnel-CG-13/Military-Personnel/.
3. Civilian Personnel can visit the Office of Civilian Human Resources (CG-121) website for
important information on evacuation allowances. This information can be accessed at:
https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/
Civilian-Human-Resources-Diversity-and-Leadership-Directorate-CG-12/Civilian-HR/.
4. All personnel are reminded to check their Coast Guard Personnel Accountability and
Assessment System (CGPAAS) information for accuracy at:
https://cgpaas.uscg.mil/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fcgpaas.uscg.mil%2F.
5. Information about support programs and services available to Coast Guard members, civilian
personnel, and family members is available on the HSWL app available at:
https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Health-
Safety-and-Work-Life-CG-11/Office-of-Work-Life-CG-111/Ombudsman-Program/Ombudsman-App/. Upload
the "USCG HSWL" app on your cell phone to have all the hurricane resource information listed
above --readily available, 24/7.
6. Make certain that your home and possessions are adequately insured. Families should check
their insurance coverage now, not after a loss is incurred. If you rent a house or apartment
and do not already have renter’s insurance, you should talk to a professional insurance agent
about purchasing a renters insurance policy. Also, keep in mind that homeowner or renters
insurance does not usually cover flood damage; flood insurance must be purchased separately.
7. Ensuring the welfare of our personnel and their families is a top priority, and you are
strongly encouraged to prepare early for a safe hurricane season.
8. RDML M. W. Sibley, Acting Assistant Commandant of Human Resources, sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.