Requesting SMAT Assistance

       SMAT II Team Disaster Activation:

           * SMAT II teams will be deployed by the host hospital locally, or regionally or statewide through the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management. The teams can also be deployed nationally through an EMAC Agreement http://www.emacweb.org/?1530

           * SMAT II teams should be deployed within their RAC within six hours, and statewide within twelve to twenty-four hours.

       For a more detailed explanation of team activation, The Medical Surge Resources, Manual of Disaster Medical Resources SMAT II Guide, published by the Office of EMS and SORT is available at the following link http://www.sortteam.org/Med_Surge_Present.pdf

  MTAC SMAT II 700 can sometimes be deployed to provide first aid for county or city events.  To check availability of the SMAT II 700 Team and its equipment, please contact Sarah Seiler, RN, MS, EMT-P, Regional Response Coordinator for more information.

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Requesting SMAT Assistance