CFR > Title 44 - Emergency Management and Assistance > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER D—DISASTER ASSISTANCE (parts 200 to 210) > PART 208—NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM > SUBPART A—General (§208.1 to §208.13-208.20) > 208.4—Purpose for System.

208.4—Purpose for System.

It is DHS policy to develop and provide a national system of standardized US&R resources to respond to Emergencies and Major Disasters that are beyond the capabilities of affected State and Local Governments.