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Operation Care & Recovery

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One of our jobs is to care—to care for our own, for the people we serve, and for the lands we manage. As a caring organization committed to core values of service and interdependence, the Forest Service has in place, Operation Care and Recovery: a system-wide approach to supporting the Washington Office, regions, stations, Job Corps Centers, and communities in care and recovery from the all-hazard events, including fires, hurricanes, pandemic, and other natural disasters.

Our intent is to create an efficient, centralized location where our employees can learn about programs and resources to assist and support their needs. We focus on five areas:

  • Helping our employees recover

  • Helping our administrative units recover

  • Helping the communities we serve to recover

  • Coping with short-term impacts on natural resources

  • Meeting needs for long-term recovery

     

    • Wellbeing and Support

      Risk Management and Firefighter Safety and Health

      What’s available to you in the USDA Forest Service for wellbeing and support?

      Learn More

    • Work Environment and Performance Office (WEPO)

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      "Working to ensure everyone feels safe, valued, respected and enjoys a sense of belonging."

      Learn More

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We’re all Human…All of us go through difficult situations at the times and need help in dealing with issues that can dramatically affect our work and our lives. Reach out to your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information on topics such as subsistence/personal property claims, emergency leave transfers, use of weather and safety leave, and Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) contacts can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions about Employee Resources page.

Employee Wellbeing and Support Program

Programs available to you as a Forest Service employee can be found on the Wellbeing and Support page.