Why do we have DMORT?
To assist local authorities during a Mass Fatality Incident
A Mass fatality incident can be defined as:
‘An incident where more deaths occur than can be handled by local resources’
 DMORT is a program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that responds ONLY when requested. DMORT may be requested by any municipality in need by going through the departmental procedures for requesting federal assistance.

       What can DMORT do to help?
                DMORT Can Provide:

• Mobile Morgue Operations
• Forensic examination
• DNA Acquisition
• Remains identification
• Search and recovery
• Scene documentation
• Medical/psychology support
• Embalming/casketing
• Family Assistance center
 • Antemortem data collection
• Postmortem data collection
• Records data entry
• Database administration
• Personal effects processing
• Coordination of release of remains
• Provide a Liaison to USPHS
• Provide communications equipment
• Safety Officers and Specialists