Powering Strong Communities
Disaster Response and Mutual Aid

Federal and State Resource Guide

This guide outlines the resources, support, and processes used to respond to emergencies at the federal and state, local, tribal and territorial levels. The guide also describes the response structures and emergency management departments at all levels of government to organize assistance before, during, and after energy emergencies, including the various federal Emergency Support Functions.

This guide also provides:
• A contact page template
• Links to related training, funding, and other supports
• Links and descriptions of the emergency support functions and interests of various federal agencies
• A list of emergency response contacts by region and state

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