When a disaster strikes, the Tennessee State Emergency Response Team (SERT) is activated to provide assistance to local communities. SERT is a multi-agency team that coordinates the state’s response to natural and man-made disasters.
SERT’s role in disaster recovery is to provide resources and support to local communities as they rebuild. SERT coordinates with state and federal agencies to provide essential services, such as debris removal and power restoration. SERT also provides financial assistance to local governments and non-profit organizations working on recovery efforts.
SERT’s work is essential to the state’s recovery from disasters. By coordinating the state’s response and providing essential resources, SERT helps communities rebuild after a disaster.
https://www.tn.gov/sert/about-sert.html
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1914-25045-0164/role_of_state_emergency_response_teams_in_disaster_recovery.pdf
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/sites/default/files/news/Fact_Sheet_The_Role_of_Voluntary_Agencies_in_Disaster_Recovery_0.pdf