Federal Coordination and ESF Overview

Vocabulary · 16

• Emergency Support Function (ESF)

  Federal grouping of capabilities by function.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• ESF coordinator

  Federal agency lead for an ESF.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• primary agency

  Federal agency with lead responsibility for ESF.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• support agency

  Federal agency assisting ESF primary.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• National Response Coordination Center (NRCC)

  FEMA facility coordinating federal response.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC)

  Regional federal coordination center.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• Stafford Act

  Authorizes federal disaster assistance programs.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• federal coordination

  Processes to align federal departments and agencies.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• Recovery Support Function (RSF)

  Recovery-focused federal coordination grouping.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• mission assignment

  Work order from FEMA to federal agency.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• disaster declaration

  Formal declaration opening federal assistance.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• public assistance

  Federal grant program for eligible damages.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• individual assistance

  Aid to individuals and households.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• federal resource

  Personnel or commodities provided by federal agencies.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• support annex

  Supplemental NRF guidance for specialized topics.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

• coordination chain

  Local to state to federal alignment.

  SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

Sequences · 1

• Federal Coordination and ESF Overview — Put these ICS readiness steps in a logical order.