Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT)

Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) are specialized groups of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and logisticians, trained to provide rapid medical care during emergencies like natural or man-made disasters. They are deployed quickly to affected areas to deliver emergency treatment, set up field clinics, and support local healthcare systems overwhelmed by the event. DMATs work under federal or state coordination, helping save lives, treat injuries, and stabilize communities until longer-term medical services are available. Their goal is to provide efficient, compassionate medical support during times of crisis.