The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) serves as the Emergency Support Function (ESF) coordinator. In this role, FEMA leads and coordinates federal support during disasters and emergencies, working alongside various federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. Each ESF addresses specific areas of need, such as transportation, public health, and logistics, ensuring a comprehensive response to incidents.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
The primary agency of Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5 - Emergency Management is usually the state emergency management agency or equivalent organization designated by the state's emergency operations plan. ESF #5 assists in coordinating emergency management activities during a disaster or emergency situation.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) serves as the ESF 1 coordinator. ESF 1, or the Emergency Support Function 1, is responsible for coordinating federal assistance to support local, state, tribal, and territorial governments in their emergency response and recovery efforts. FEMA plays a key role in coordinating resources and providing leadership in response to disasters and emergencies.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
During Emergency Support Function events, states submit their requests for medical assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Specifically, these requests are typically coordinated through the state's emergency management agency and communicated to FEMA in conjunction with the federal response framework. This process ensures that resources and support are efficiently allocated to address the medical needs arising during emergencies.
FEMA
Civil Engineer Readiness Flight and Emergency Management Flight
Civil Engineer Readiness Flight
Danish Emergency Management Agency was created in 1993.
California Emergency Management Agency was created in 2008.
approving officer, supervisor, and agency/organization program coordinator