DMAT
Government & Politics abbreviation · Emergency Services
| Stands for | Disaster Medical Assistance Team |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DMAT stands for Disaster Medical Assistance Team, an emergency services abbreviation.
Team of physicians, nurses, paramedics and support staff who deploy to provide medical care during disasters, part of the US National Disaster Medical System. Members are federal intermittent employees.
Example: A DMAT set up a field hospital in the parking lot after the hurricane destroyed the local ER.
Usage notes
DMATs are organized by the Department of Health and Human Services. They can treat patients, support overwhelmed hospitals and help with evacuations. Specialized teams also handle mortuary affairs (DMORT) and veterinary care.
Related abbreviations
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- CERT – Community Emergency Response Team
- E911 – Enhanced 911
- EAS – Emergency Alert System
- ECC – Emergency communications center
- EMA – Emergency management agency
- EMAC – Emergency Management Assistance Compact
- EMD – Emergency medical dispatch