JP 3-50 National Search and Rescue Manual Vol I - US Navy

(3) Operating under an IFR-ATC clearance.
(4) Operating because VFR flight around or above the
area is impracticable due to weather, terrain, or other
considerations, with prior notice given to the ATC
facility specified in the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), and
provided that en route operation through the area does
not hamper or endanger relief activities.
(5) Carrying accredited news representatives, or
persons on official business concerning the incident.
Prior to entering the area the operator must file with
the ATC facility a flight plan including identification
of aircraft, communications frequencies, times of entry
and exit, and name of news media or purpose of flight.
b. When a temporary flight restriction area is
designated, ARTCC issues a NOTAM and specifies the Flight
Service Station (FSS) nearest the disaster for air traffic
coordination. If the disaster scene is large, the ARTCC will
usually assign ATC coordination to the FSS nearest the RCC or
disaster control operations base. The assigned FSS
coordinates between the SMC and all affected aircraft.
c. For a flight restriction area containing numerous
operating SAR aircraft, the SMC should prohibit news media
aircraft from the same altitudes as SAR aircraft. If SAR
aircraft traffic increases, and the SMC has previously
permitted entry by news media aircraft, the OSC should rescind
this authorization if their presence creates a hazard. News
media aircraft should be instructed to contact the OSC prior
to entry, and to remain outside the area if unable to
establish communications.
2. SAR Operations Warning Areas can be reserved in either
domestic airspace or international airspace, and are usually
in uncontrolled airspace. Restraint on aircraft entering the
area is voluntary. ARTCC will not routinely issue a NOTAM for
this type of reservation. However, the SMC may want to
consider requesting a
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