ALCOAST 202/23 - MAY 2023 2023 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 202/23
SSIC 7220
SUBJ: 2023 HURRICANE SEASON - ENSURING PERSONNEL READINESS
A. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
B. Coast Guard Supplement to the Joint Travel Regulations (CGS-JTR),
COMDTINST M4600.17B
1. Hurricane season begins 1 June and continues through 30 November.
This ALCOAST provides information for all Coast Guard members,
civilian employees, and their families about the tools and resources
available to them in preparation for hurricane season.
2. Military Personnel should visit the Office of Military Personnel
Policy (CG-133) website for helpful information on evacuation
allowances and frequently asked questions. This information will
help members and families be better prepared. Visit the site at:
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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 may visit the Office of Civilian Human
Resources (CG-122) website for the Civilian Emergency Situations
Guide to find important information on evacuation allowances.
This information is available at:
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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-1332) prior to a hurricane or other event which may require
evacuation to help ensure that correct travel entitlement guidance
is given. Send email to:
smb-comdt-traveltransportationpolicy@uscg.mil. Commands should also
review PPCs Evacuation Travel and Travel Claim Resources found at:
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https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/travel/

The PPC website provides guidance on a wide range of topics from
drafting an evacuation message to preparing travel vouchers after
the natural disaster is over.
5. All personnel are reminded to verify and update their Coast Guard
Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (CGPAAS) information:
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https://cgpaas.uscg.mil/

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:
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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/

Download the "USCG HSWL" app on your cell phone to have all the
hurricane resource information readily available, 24/7.
7. Review insurance policies 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 renter's 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, civilian
employees, and their families are of paramount concern. Prepare
early for a safe hurricane season.
9. Questions about this ALCOAST may be directed to COMDT (CG-1332)
at: smb-comdt-traveltransportationpolicy@uscg.mil
10. Dr. Donna M. Navarro, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources (CG-1), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.