ALCOAST 192/21 - MAY 2021 2021 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS

united states coast guard

R 191149Z MAY 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 192/21
SSIC 7220
SUBJ:  2021 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS
1. Hurricane season begins 01 June and continues through 30
November. Given the past years’ hurricanes and evacuations, it is
critical we remain vigilant and be prepared this hurricane season.
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
Policy (CG-133) 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/Director-of-Military-
Personnel-CG-13/Military-Personnel-Policy-CG-133-/.
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-
Leadership-Directorate-CG-12/Civilian-HR/.
4. When possible, commands are encouraged to reach out to
COMDT (CG-133) prior to a hurricane or event which may require
evacuation to help ensure that correct pay and entitlement guidance
is given. Commands should also review PPCs Evacuation Travel and
Travel Claim Resources found at:
https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/travel. The PPC website provides
guidance on a wide range of issues from drafting an evacuation
message to preparing travel claims after the natural disaster is
over.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 most flood
insurance policies require a 30-day waiting period before the
coverage is effective.
8. The safety and protection of Coast Guard members and their
families is of paramount concern and you are strongly encouraged
to prepare early for a safe hurricane season.
9. Questions about this ALCOAST can be directed to COMDT (CG-133)
at: HQS-Policyandstandards@uscg.mil.
10. RADM J. M. Nunan, Assistant Commandant of Human
Resources (CG-1), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.