In the United States, OHSEPR leads all federal emergency repatriation planning and operations conducted as part of the U.S. Repatriation Program.
Current Status
OHSEPR monitors the U.S. Department of State's Travel Advisories for worldwide safety and security conditions and will update the current status(es).
Federal Planning
This page includes strategic, operational, and tactical documentation required to prepare for, respond to, and recover from an emergency repatriation incident.
State Planning
OHSEPR can work with states to develop SERPs and to conduct planning, training, and exercise activities in support of the U.S. Repatriation Program.
Activation & Operations
OHSEPR determines when to initiate and conclude emergency repatriation operations.
Reimbursement
Reasonable, allowable, and allocable expenses associated with emergency repatriation are generally reimbursable. Learn more!
Emergency Repatriation FAQs
See our most frequently asked questions.
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OHSEPR continues support for U.S. citizens evacuated from Afghanistan
OHSEPR activated and deployed its incident management teams to assist the Department of State’s closure of the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan on August 13, 2021 and subsequent return of U.S. citizens and family members to the United States. OHSEPR requested that the Commonwealths of Virginia and Pennsylvania activate their State Emergency Repatriation Plans and establish emergency repatriation centers at the Dulles International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, respectively, to provide short-term assistance to the returnees. This ACF Family Room blog describes the events that took place.