During disasters, emergency responders need resources to respond and recover. This need is compounded when large disasters strike, requiring additional resource capacity and specialized skills. Across the United States, these resources exist, but they are not readily visible to our emergency responders. The BRN database is typically owned and operated by state or local emergency management agencies.

• Support Vehicles for transporting people and supplies, or removing debris
  
  
• Equipment for repairs, damage prevention and other uses
  
  
• Facilities for temporary warehousing, distribution or shelter
  
  
• Supplies for rescue workers or citizens
  
  
• Skilled personnel to help with distribution, administrative tasks