What is the National Response Framework (NRF)?

The National Response Framework (NRF) serves as a guiding document that outlines how the nation responds to various types of disasters and emergencies. It is a comprehensive approach designed to provide a common framework for all levels of government and the private sector to work together in responding to incidents effectively and efficiently. The NRF emphasizes the need for a coordinated response that leverages resources and capabilities from federal, state, tribal, and local partners, as well as non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

This framework ensures that responses to disasters are flexible, scalable, and adaptable to meet the specific needs of each incident, guiding the actions and resources of responders regardless of the type, scale, or complexity of the emergency. In doing so, the NRF plays a critical role in unifying the response strategy and aligning the efforts of diverse entities engaged in disaster response activities.