Which component deals with the federal resources needed in a national response?

The Emergency Support Function Annexes are designed to identify the federal resources and capabilities that are needed to support a national response during emergencies and disasters. These annexes provide a framework for organizing and delivering assistance to state and local governments and other entities. Each function within the annexes focuses on a specific area of need, such as transportation, communications, or public health, enabling a coordinated and efficient response.

These annexes are a critical component of the National Response Framework (NRF) and align with the overall strategy for federal engagement in emergencies, ensuring that the necessary resources can be mobilized effectively when required.

On the other hand, Incident Annexes focus on specific types of incidents or disaster scenarios but do not comprehensively address the broader range of federal resources for national response. Partner Guides typically outline roles and responsibilities for various stakeholders but do not concentrate on the federal resource aspect. Support Plans may encompass various planning components, but they do not specifically address the mobilization of federal resources as explicitly as the Emergency Support Function Annexes do.