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This information is as of Monday, 31 October 2005.

The Commander's evacuation orders are still in effect.  However, effective 6 
November 2005, some areas will be lifted.  Effective 20 November 2005, the 
entire Hurricane Katrina evacuation order will terminate except for those 
approved By COL Wagenaar on a case-by-case basis.  This date applies to 
everybody.  Employees are instructed to keep in contact with their 
supervisors or the designated POCs for the satellite office.  This contact is 
required so that COL Wagenaar can maintain accountability for his District 
employees.  Failure to report may result in your safe haven allowances being 
terminated.

All employees should be aware that Command guidance related to Hurricane 
Katrina evacuation allowances and TDY perdiem cancellation policy was issued 
in the MVNews Link issue 16, dated 29 October.  The guidance is posted on the 
website.  All employees should make time to get familiar with the policy.  
Specific questions with regards to this policy should be directed to your 
supervisor or the next appropriate senior manager in your chain of command.    

New Orleans District employees who can return to their homes should be there 
now.  Those at satellite office should be planning to return as directed by 
Command policy. These satellite offices will not be able to remain in 
existence forever.  These sites are temporary and will be disbanded as 
appropriate.

All employees are again reminded that they should be contacting FEMA, Red 
Cross, and their insurance companies to begin processes: especially, the 
process of finding housing back in the New Orleans area.  As areas are 
opening up, there are houses for sale and also rental property and 
apartments.

If you have Internet access, you should regularly check out the District's 
webpage for any additional information postings.

If you have any questions or require additional information you should be 
contacting your supervisor or a senior POC for your organization.  This 
message will be updated as appropriate.