USCG NSF Incident Management Assist Team (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The U.S. Coast Guard NSF Incident Management Assist Team (IMAT) is a specialized response unit within the United States Coast Guard, primarily tasked with providing assistance to federal, state, and local agencies in managing large-scale emergencies or disasters. These incidents may include natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and oil spills, as well as man-made disasters like chemical releases or transportation accidents. The IMAT's role encompasses coordinating resources, facilitating communication, and ensuring effective incident management to minimize harm to people, property, and the environment. They work under the National Response Framework, a unified approach for responding to domestic incidents of all types, sizes, and complexities.