Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1 – Transportation focuses on the coordination and management of transportation systems and resources during emergencies at the local level. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and restoring transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, public transit)
- Coordinating movement of emergency personnel, equipment, and supplies
- Supporting evacuation and re-entry operations
- Providing information on transportation routes and conditions
- Assisting with debris removal to open critical roadways
- Supporting restoration of public transit services
Local transportation departments work closely with emergency management, law enforcement, and public works to ensure safe and efficient movement of people and resources during disaster response and recovery.
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