NY-2 is one of 12 Type-1 DMATs (Disaster Medical Assistance Teams). There are approximately 70 teams nationwide. Most of our members come from the counties surrounding our sponsor hospital in Westchester including Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam Counties, the 5 boroughs of New York City and Long Island. Some members come from as far away as Rochester. We also have a number of members from southern Connecticut.
What Is A Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT)?
The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), under the direction of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, fosters the development of volunteer teams, called Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs). A DMAT is a group of professional and paraprofessional medical personnel (supported by a cadre of logistical and administrative staff) designed to provide emergency medical care during a disaster or other event. DMATs are principally a community resource available to support local, regional, and State requirements. However, as a National resource they can be Federalized to provide interstate aid. When Federalized to deploy to disaster or training missions, responders are Federal employees whose regular jobs are protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
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