To assist local authorities during a: Mass Fatality Incident

A Mass fatality incident can be defined as:

‘An incident where more deaths occur than can be handled by local resources’

DMORT is a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Disaster Medical System that responds ONLY when requested. DMORT may be requested by any municipality in need by going through the departmental procedures for requesting federal assistance. Please contact your local Emergency Management Agency for further information on requesting federal assistance.

About Region VI

Region VI states include Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

 

Those persons wishing to inquire about becoming a team member, please contact:

 

Celinda Mathews

DMORT VI

Administrative Officer

P.O. Box 715

Andrews, Texas 79714

(202) 731-4588