What happens after an evacuation has terminated and the post becomes unaccompanied, meaning family members can no longer go to post?
Employees whose EFMs have been in temporary commercial lodging should apply for Transitional Separate Maintenance Allowance. Employees whose EFMs have been in non-commercial lodging should apply for Involuntary SMA. In lieu of Involuntary SMA for children in grades K-12, employees may consider the away from post education allowance option (see DSSR 276.23 for details). Remember that since SMA payments cannot be made retroactively, the employee should make every effort to submit Standard Form (SF-1190) before the evacuation ends in order to take advantage of these benefits. TRAVEL ALLOWANCES 35. Q: Are evacuated employees and/or family members granted unaccompanied air baggage (UAB) for their departure from post? A: Yes, Department of State employees/EFMS are allowed UAB, per 14 FAM 613.3-1, as follows: First person traveling (employee), 250 lbs.; second person traveling, 200 lbs.; third person traveling 150 lbs.; fourth or more persons traveling 100 lbs. Employees of other agencies sho
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