We provide assistance to federal employees, vendors, and the public. Find information on facilities, travel, damaged vehicles, hotlines, and more.
GSA Advantage Disaster Relief provides federal agencies with supplies and equipment to support disaster relief and emergency preparedness.
GSA Global Supply offers supplies and equipment to military or civilian agencies for preparedness or relief via simple requisitions.
MAS IT products and services provides “preparedness, response, and support solutions” during an emergency. The IT center provides “related state and local procurement programs under the cooperative purchasing program,” including disaster recovery, which provides emergency response.
For vendors offering relief supplies and service
- Businesses holding GSA schedules may be tasked for government relief efforts.
- Vendors not on schedule may request to be emergency procurement sources.
Learn more about offering relief supplies.
Asset management practices and authorities
We provide asset management guidance to federal agencies on appropriate use of aircraft, motor vehicles, and personal property during times of emergency.
Emergency information for government personnel
Our Office of Government-wide Policy issues bulletins that inform agencies if provisions of the Federal Travel Regulation are waived in emergencies. These include the authorization of actual subsistence expenses for official travel (both TDY and relocation).
Damaged GSA Fleet vehicles should be reported to the Accident Management Center by calling 866-400-0411, option two, or via email at amc@gsa.gov. Visit our federal motor vehicle use during emergencies page for assistance in managing your government fleet during emergencies.
Emergency authority for government charge card use: Purchasing goods and services during emergencies with government charge cards is allowed.
Per diem rates: If necessary, exceptions to existing rates for travel to impacted areas may be issued. Announcements will be available. Visit domestic per diem rates for regular rates.
Advice for temporary duty and relocation of government employees in affected areas is made available via bulletins and other announcements.
Other emergency news and announcements will also be made available when issued such as:
Our travel management policy office answers FTR related questions.
Programs for state and local government
Cooperative purchasing, disaster purchasing, 1122, and public health emergency programs are open to eligible entities.