Bridging Air Power and Disaster Response: Training Bolsters Rapid Deployment Capabilities
Recently, FEMA’s National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) Red and Region 9 IMAT 1, along with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) IMAT and the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 349th Air Mobility Wing collaborated in an exercise to enhance their disaster response readiness. Held in Sacramento and on Travis Air Force Base, California, the exercise showcased the power of collaboration and cross-agency training in preparing for complex emergencies.