When disaster strikes, the Tennessee State Emergency Response Team (SERT) is there to help with the recovery process. SERT is a multi-agency team that coordinates the state’s response to and recovery from major disasters and emergencies.
SERT’s role in disaster recovery is to provide coordination and support to local governments, agencies, and organizations. This includes everything from providing resources and personnel to assisting with long-term recovery planning.
SERT’s disaster recovery efforts are guided by the state’s Emergency Operations Plan. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of each state agency during a disaster. It also establishes a coordinated approach to disaster response and recovery.
SERT’s disaster recovery efforts are funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA provides grants to states for disaster response and recovery. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including repairing damaged infrastructure, providing temporary housing, and assisting businesses with recovery.
If you are a Tennessee resident and have been affected by a disaster, SERT can help you with the recovery process. For more information, visit their website or call their hotline at 1-800-222-9000.
https://www.tn.gov/sert/about-sert.html
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/sert/documents/Planning/EO%20Plan/EO_Plan.pdf
https://www.fema.gov/