There is a defined process for activating and deploying the federal HHS RSF. Remember: not all RSF members are activated for every disaster.
- The Coordinating Agency (HHS) deploys a Field Coordinator to verify the situation and determine recovery needs
- Primary and Supporting agencies are activated based on their ability to fulfill those needs
- Activated agencies deploy resources, organize around their assigned mission areas, and link closely with state and local level peers.
Deployed Primary and Supporting Agency staff generally work out of the federal Joint Field Office.
