What if this authorized UAB shipment cannot be arranged at the time of the employees and EFMs evacuation departure?
For Department of State employees: in lieu of an airfreight allowance from post, an airfreight replacement allowance may be granted to help defray costs of items normally part of the authorized airfreight shipment that must be purchased at the safehaven location. The flat rates are: • first evacuee without family: $250; • first evacuee with one family member: $450; • first evacuee with two or more family members: $600. No receipts are required for this allowance, per DSSR 631a.(3). Note that the maximum airfreight replacement allowance is $600, while the maximum UAB allowance could exceed 600 lbs., depending on family size. Employees of other agencies should consult their applicable travel regulations for airfreight allowances in this situation.
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