ALCOAST 177/20 - MAY 2020 2020 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS

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ALCOAST 177/20
COMDTNOTE 7220
SUBJ:  2020 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. Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena.
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. This
information 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-123) website
for the civilian emergency situations guide to find 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-Leader
ship-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. Review your insurance policy to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your home
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 cover flood damage; flood insurance must be purchased separately and up to 30 days in
advance.
7. Our top priority must always be the safety and security of our personnel and their
families, and you are strongly encouraged to prepare early for a safe hurricane season.
8. RADM J. M. Nunan, Assistant Commandant of Human Resources, sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.