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IT TAKES A VILLAGE! – BE THE VILLAGE!

September 21st, 2018 | Posted by admin in FEEA | FLOODS/Weather - (0 Comments)

AFGE FAMILY, 

As a union family, we know that we can count on each other for help when we need it the most. And after Hurricane Florence, we know that some of our brothers and sisters may need some extra help as they recover.

If you’re able to help, please consider clicking here and donating to the Federal Employee Education and Assistance (FEEA) fund so that they can continue assisting other AFGE members!

FEEA was created in 1986 to financially help government workers with disaster relief and scholarship funds, so that they could provide for their families and pursue their dreams.

AFGE will continue to do everything we can to support our members and get our communities back on their feet. Thank you for all that you do.

In solidarity,
AFGE

P.S. Were you affected by Hurricane Florence, and are you in need of financial assistance? If so, click here to apply for a FEEA grant.

OPM Flood Procedures

January 7th, 2016 | Posted by admin in Did you know? | FLOODS/Weather - (0 Comments)

Torrential Rain Threatens Further Flooding...TEWKESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 21: A flood sign warns of flooded areas following the torrential rain in the last 24 hours, July 21, 2007, in Tewkesbury, England. Flash flooding has caused severe disruption across the UK with more bad weather forcasted. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

If the local or state authorities have declared your home to be in an mandatory evacuation area and/or your home may have been flooded, you and your family may be eligible for your lodging and subsistence benefits in addition to administrative leave.

 We are working with Deputy Commissioner Nancy Berryhill to identify affected employees.

 If you feel you may be eligible for these benefits, please contact us as soon as possible.  If you have a co-worker, who is unable to work due to the severe weather conditions, please share this information with him/her.

We have flooding in Southern Illinois and Missouri and 25 deaths  caused by flooding in Missouri and Illinois.    We  are aware that our employees who have lost their homes due to floods are given lodging and per diem according to OPM Regulations.  We have been advised that SSA is referring our employees who have lost homes  to Red Cross Shelters rather than following the OPM Regulations.

RESOURCE:  Handbook on Pay and Leave Benefits for Federal Employees Affected by Severe Weather Conditions or Other Emergency Situations: OPM Link to Handbook