Preparedness is essential at all levels within the Department's workforce to support the U. S. Government's preparations for, and responses to, a wide range of security threats and hazards at home and abroad. A well-prepared and resilient workforce enhances the Department's ability to carry out its vital national security and warfighting missions.
The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Commander, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), provides support to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in conducting Wildland Fire Fighting (WFF) operations within the continental United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other locations as approved by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Each year, an average of...
This feature page highlights imagery of U.S. Customs and Border Protection helping to provide relief to areas impacted by Hurricane Michael.
U.S. Army support to Hurricane Michael response in Southeast United States in October 2018.
U.S. Army support to Hurricane Florence response in Southeast United States in September 2018.
Imagery, video and stories highlighting the Defense Department’s response to Hurricane Florence that is expected to make landfall on the east coast of the United States September 2018. The Governors of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina have requested assistance from the Department of Defense for life saving, search and rescue, logistical, and recovery support. For more information...
Service members from Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas' civil and local officials for Typhoon Mangkhut recovery efforts.
This feature page highlights imagery of U.S. Customs and Border Protection helping to provide relief to areas impacted by Hurricane Florence.
