National Response Framework - FEMA

This National Response Framework (NRF) is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. It is built upon scalable, flexible, and adaptable coordinating structures to align key roles and responsibilities across the Nation, linking all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. It is intended to capture specific authorities and best practices for managing incidents that range from the serious but purely local, to large-scale terrorist attacks or catastrophic natural disasters.

This core document, along with the Emergency Support Function Annexes and Support Annexes (available at the NRF Resource Cente r, ), supersedes the corresponding sections of the National Response Plan (2004, with 2006 revisions). The Incident Annexes remain in effect until superseded at a later date. The President has approved this National Response Framework.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1

Overview ......................................................................................................... 1 Framework Unpacked......................................................................................... 3 Scope.............................................................................................................. 7 Response Doctrine............................................................................................. 8 Part of a Broader Strategy ................................................................................ 12

CHAPTER I ? ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................... 15

Local............................................................................................................. 15 The Private Sector and NGOs............................................................................. 18 States, Territories, and Tribal Governments ......................................................... 21 Federal .......................................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER II ? RESPONSE ACTIONS ....................................................................... 27

Introduction ................................................................................................... 27 Prepare ......................................................................................................... 27 Respond ........................................................................................................ 32 Recover ......................................................................................................... 45

CHAPTER III ? RESPONSE ORGANIZATION ............................................................ 47

Introduction ................................................................................................... 47 Key Concepts ................................................................................................ 48 Local Response: Structures and Staffing............................................................. 49 State Response: Structures and Staffing ............................................................ 51 Federal Response: Structures and Staffing ......................................................... 53

CHAPTER IV ? PLANNING: A CRITICAL ELEMENT OF EFFECTIVE RESPONSE ............... 71

The Framework and Planning............................................................................. 71 The Value of Planning ...................................................................................... 71 National Preparedness Architecture .................................................................... 72 The Federal Planning Structure .......................................................................... 73 The State, Tribal, and Local Planning Structure ..................................................... 74 Criteria for Successful Planning .......................................................................... 74

CHAPTER V ? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ................................................................. 77

Supporting Documents and the NRF Resource Center ............................................ 77 Effective Date and Framework Implementation ..................................................... 79

ACRONYMS......................................................................................................... 81

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