UNIT 4: A CLOSER LOOK

Examining the 17 Standard Lines of Effort

While lines of effort may vary depending on the unique needs of the disaster response, the 17 standard lines of effort have been agreed upon by all 10 FEMA Regions. The 17 standard lines of effort are documented in the Regional All Hazard Plans and the Stabilization Guide.

 The 17 Standard Lines of Effort:

 
  • Damage Assessment
  • Debris Management
  • Emergency Repairs or Augmentation to Infrastructure
  • Evacuation, Reception, Re-Entry, and Return
  • Fatality Management
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Healthcare Systems Support
  • Medical Transportation
  • Natural and Cultural Resource Protection and Restoration
  • Private Sector Coordination
  • Public Information and Warning
  • Responder Security and Protection
  • Restoration of Public Infrastructure
  • Search and Rescue
  • Sheltering Operations
  • Temporary Emergency Power
  • Temporary Housing

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