The Operations Section coordinates the delivery of Federal assistance programs and services, including:
- Lifesaving assistance (urban search and rescue, medical, evacuation support, etc.);
- Life-sustaining assistance (shelter, water, food, etc.);
- Assistance to individuals;
- Public assistance; and
Hazard mitigation assistance to supplement State and local government efforts.
Mission Assignment Manager
The Mission Assignment Manager is responsible for preparing, tracking, and monitoring MAs that task ESFs and other agencies to provide resources, services, and equipment.
Disaster Survivor Assistance Branch
The Disaster Survivor Assistance Branch expedites the recovery process of disaster survivors by providing them in-person, tailored guidance and services to resolve their immediate and emerging needs, and identifies the needs of the whole community. The branch will have multi-functional teams that will play a key role in reducing the need for disaster survivors to connect with FEMA on multiple occasions to obtain critical assistance.
Geographic Operations Branch
The Geographic Operations Branch is responsible for the implementation of the IAP pertaining to that specific geographic branch.
Emergency Services Branch
The Emergency Services Branch is the focal point for tasking, the coordination of plans, and the special considerations of each ESF assigned to the Branch.
Air Operations Branch
The Air Operations Branch is responsible for providing air operations support in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and standard operating procedures to disaster field operations, including ground-based logistical support.
Infrastructure Branch
The Infrastructure Branch is responsible for providing technical and repair assistance for essential facilities, and for providing interim supplementary financial assistance to public entities. This Branch implements and administers the PA program to deliver disaster aid to repair, replace, or supplement parts of a community’s infrastructure.
Staging Area Branch
The Staging Area Branch manages any staging areas—temporary on-incident locations to which incident personnel, equipment, and commodities are assigned awaiting tactical assignment.
Individual Assistance Branch
The Individual Assistance Branch is responsible for implementation and management of the IA Branch or Group that delivers FEMA programs to individuals and families affected by disasters.
Hazard Mitigation Branch
The Hazard Mitigation Branch is responsible for:
- Managing, coordinating, and implementing HM and flood insurance statutory requirements.
- Providing leadership to support effective planning and rebuilding strategies and actions.
- Providing information and resources to communications staff and the public—to reduce or eliminate their risks from future natural hazards.
Disaster Emergency Communications Group
The Disaster Emergency Communications Group is responsible for assisting offices of emergency communications, coordinating the restoration of public safety and first responder networks, assisting in restoring communications infrastructure, and ensuring a smooth transition to long-term restoration efforts.