This is the home of the DMORT 10 Team Website Click here to email the webmaster

	DMORT is a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which responds ONLY when requested. DMORT may be requested by any state or local jurisdiction 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. What Is A Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT)? The National Response Plan assigns the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Section under Emergency Support Function #8 (ESF #8) to provide victim identification and mortuary services. These responsibilities include: • temporary morgue facilities • identification • forensic odontology • forensic pathology • forensic anthropology methods • processing • preparation • disposition of remains In order to accomplish this mission, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORTs) were developed. DMORTs are composed of members with a particular field of expertise, who are activated in the event of a disaster. DMORT members are required to maintain appropriate certifications and licensure within their discipline. When members are activated, licensure and certification is recognized by all states, and the team members are compensated for their duty by the federal government as intermittent federal employees. During an emergency response, DMORTs work under the guidance of local authorities by providing technical assistance and personnel to recover, identify, and process deceased victims. The DMORTs are directed by the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). Teams are composed of funeral directors, medical examiners, coroners, pathologists, forensic anthropologists, medical records technicians and transcribers, finger print specialists, forensic odontologists, dental assistants, x-ray technicians, mental health specialists, computer professionals, administrative support staff, and security and investigative personnel.
	NOTICE: This site is sponsored and operated by the DMORT 10 Team to provide updated and ancillary information to official communication channels. This is NOT an official government website. For official information, visit the Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency, or National Disaster Medical System.