Just in case you have not run across it yet, there are a number of mailing lists for DMAT members. The site http://mediccom.org has been hosting the DMATNEWS mailing list since 1994. DMATNEWS is the source of current and most up to date info about what is going on with the NDMS and Response Teams community!

Visit the web sign up form for the mailing lists at Mediccom

Lists include:

DMATNEWS
DMATNEWS is directed toward members of the National Disaster Medical System Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). This list contains postings that announce information relevant to NDMS or DMAT development. People who are not members of a DMAT will perhaps find the messages interesting, but they may be somewhat cryptic as they sometimes require a current knowledge of NDMS/DMAT happenings.

DMATLOGS
DMATLOGS is another National Disaster Medical System Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) related list. This list contains postings that discuss issues and announcements surrounding the logistical and supply branch of the DMATs. The list will be of particular interest to members of the DMAT who are responsible for acquiring, maintaining and moving equipment and supplies for the team. People who are not members of a DMAT will perhaps find the messages interesting, but they may be somewhat cryptic as they sometimes require a current knowledge of NDMS/DMAT happenings.

DMATED
DMATED is another National Disaster Medical System Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) related list. This list contains postings that discuss issues and announcements surrounding the teams Training and Education initiatives, the NDMS Training web site and any other training discussions for the teams. People who are not members of a DMAT will perhaps find the messages interesting, but they may be somewhat cryptic as they sometimes require a current knowledge of NDMS/DMAT happenings. It is suggested that if you are not a DMAT team member, that you don't subscribe to this list.

DMORT
DMORT is directed toward members of the National Disaster Medical System Disaster Mortuary Response Teams (DMORT. This list contains postings that announce information relevant to NDMS or DMORT development. People who are not members of a DMORT will perhaps find the messages interesting, but they may be somewhat cryptic as they sometimes require a current knowledge of NDMS/DMORT happenings.

VMAT
VMAT is directed toward members of the National Disaster Medical System Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT. This list contains postings that announce information relevant to NDMS or VMAT development. People who are not members of a VMAT will preheats find the messages interesting, but they may be somewhat cryptic as they sometimes require a current knowledge of NDMS/VMAT happenings.

DMATCOMM
DMATCOMM is directed toward members of the National Disaster Medical System Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) who deal with communications for the team. This list contains postings that discuss disaster communications and other issues facing communications and information needs of a DMAT. THIS IS A CLOSED LIST AND YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF A DMAT TEAM TO PARTICIPATE.