As mentioned in the Basic TERT course, authorization for deployment is not "red-tape"; authorization is a critical component in the coordination of resources to a disaster. Remember, each State TERT organization will have a specific, well-defined deployment process, which must be strictly followed. Self-deployment is not permitted. There are several consequences for entering a disaster area without proper authorization:

• Unnecessarily complicating a response effort
• Ineligibility for worker's compensation or financial reimbursement
• Prohibited access to communication centers

As a consequence the TERT Leader must understand and appreciate:

• The authorization for deployment is one of the most important elements in preparing for deployment.
• As mentioned in the TERT Awareness course, there are significant consequences for failing to have the proper authorization to deploy.
• TERT team leaders, as a result, must ensure they and each team member has a resource number issued from your own State Emergency Management Agency.
• Under no circumstances should any TERT team member, including a team leader, depart to a deployment area without a resource number. Previous Screen 3 of 10 Next