DOT Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Information

During emergency situations, DOT will post information related to transportation permits, waivers, and other regulations and authorities that are applicable during an emergency.  Under the National Response Framework, DOT is the primary federal agency for the Emergency Support Function - 1 - Transportation (ESF-1).

DOT Modal Information

Aviation

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Temporary Flight Restrictions
• FAA Flight Delay Information
• FAA Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

Maritime

• Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force (RRF)
• RRF Characteristics Pamphlet
• RRF Locations Map

Pipelines and Hazmat

• Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) Approvals and Permits

Public Transportation

• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Emergency Management
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Emergency Relief Manual

Railroads

• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Emergency Declarations

Roadway and Bridges

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Road Closure Information
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Oversize/Overweight Load Permits
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program

Trucking and Motor Coaches

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits

ESF-1 Federal Partner Agency Information

• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Commerce
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Department of Defense
  • United States Army Corps of Engineers
• Department of Energy
  • DOE Energy Waiver Library
• Department of Homeland Security
  • US Customs and Border Protection
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • United States Coast Guard
  • Office of Infrastructure Protection
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Justice
• Department of State
• General Services Administration
• National Interagency Fire Center
• United States Forest Service
• United States Postal Service

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