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. |
| Contact Us | Are you at a federal or state agency and need to get in touch with OHSEPR? |
Emergency Repatriation Assistance Support
Repatriation Interest Form (2026 Hantavirus)
Following the recent Hantavirus cases and the potential evacuation/repatriation by U.S. Department of State (DOS) of American citizens to the United States, the U.S. Repatriation Program is available to support eligible individuals returning to the United States.
If you have recently returned and need immediate help meeting basic needs—such as food, shelter, or transportation—you can submit a Repatriation Interest Form to request follow-up from program staff.
This form is intended for individuals who:
- Identify as a U.S. citizen or dependent of a U.S. Citizen
- Began their travel to the United States from a location identified as impacted by crisis conditions
- Do not have adequate financial resources to meet immediate basic needs
This form allows us to quickly determine which individuals may need assistance and prioritize outreach during emergency operations. Submission of the form does not guarantee services or enrollment, but enables our team to assess potential eligibility and connect you to available support.
For urgent needs, please contact us directly: OHSEPR-Repatriation@acf.hhs.gov | 1-800-517-0525
Repatriation Interest Form (2026 Middle East Incident)
Following a U.S. Department of State-directed departure from the Middle East, the U.S. Repatriation Program is available to support eligible individuals returning to the United States.
If you have recently returned and need immediate help meeting basic needs—such as food, shelter, or transportation—you can submit a Repatriation Interest Form to request follow-up from program staff.
This form is intended for individuals who:
- Identify as a U.S. citizen or dependent of a U.S. Citizen
- Began their travel to the United States from a Middle East country identified as impacted by crisis conditions
- Do not have adequate financial resources to meet immediate basic needs
This form allows us to quickly determine which individuals may need assistance and prioritize outreach during emergency operations. Submission of the form does not guarantee services or enrollment, but enables our team to assess potential eligibility and connect you to available support.
For urgent needs, please contact us directly: OHSEPR-Repatriation@acf.hhs.gov | 1-800-517-0525