National Response Framework

The Emergency Support Function (ESF) is part of the National Response Framework (NRF) totaling in sixteen different Emergency Support Functions “acting as a guide to how the Nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies; it is built on scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the National Incident Management System to align key roles and responsibilities across the Nation” (Homeland Security, 2013, p. 3). “ESF #2 – Communications supports the restoration of communications infrastructure, facilitates the recovery of systems and applications from cyber attack, and coordinates Federal communications support to response efforts during incidents requiring a coordinated Federal response” (FEMA, 2008, p. 1). Simply put, this Emergency Support Function handles all aspects of Communication before, during, and after emergencies. The National Response Framework was officially adopted from the National Response Plan in March of 2008 but has been around since 1934. Prior to this date, the NRF was a system evolved from several different contributing of the Communications Act of 1934 and Executive Order 12472. With the insurgent of The Homeland Security Act of 2002, the NRF became intertwined through the Department of Homeland Security. The Emergency Support Function #2 is comprised primarily of …show more content…
During implementation of the support function, all incidents are handled in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). With this, during its implementation there is bottom-up refinement with decisions being made from the lowest level. All assisting providing assistance during emergencies keeps command and control of their own organic