# FEMA Mobilizes Support for East Coast Nor’easter

FEMA has activated Regional Response Coordination Centers and placed Incident Management Assistance Teams on standby to support East Coast states including New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina in response to an approaching nor’easter expected to cause coastal flooding, power outages, and severe weather conditions. The agency is coordinating with state, local, and tribal partners to ensure readiness and rapid deployment of emergency power specialists and technical teams as needed to mitigate impacts.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate increased demand for emergency response services, power restoration equipment, and technical support contracts in the affected states.
- Agencies and contractors involved in disaster response and infrastructure resilience may find opportunities to support FEMA and state emergency management agencies during this mobilization.
- Organizations should prepare for expedited procurement processes and potential surge requirements for emergency power solutions and incident management support.
- This activation underscores the importance of maintaining readiness and flexible contracting vehicles to respond rapidly to severe weather events impacting critical infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** September 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- New York State Government
- New Jersey State Government
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency

### Key Quotes
> Our priority is ensuring that our state, local and tribal partners have the resources and coordination necessary to keep communities safe.
> — Cameron Hamilton, FEMA Administrator

### Sources
- [FEMA Mobilizes to Support East Coast States in Response to Nor’easter | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260926/fema-mobilizes-support-east-coast-states-response-noreaster) - FEMA