With proper coordination, RS data can be available to any user to assist with mission support requirements. For Stafford Act events, RS efforts are coordinated by FEMA through the JFO, RRCC, and NRCC RS Coordinators.

As the ESF 5 Coordinator, FEMA works with the US Geological Survey (USGS), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other Federal departments and agencies. Imagery is acquired, analyzed, and disseminated using a systematic process referred to as TCPED that includes five phases: tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination.