Introduction
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) works closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in responding to emergencies, many times playing a pivotal role. In addition, the IFRC may deploy assessment teams, e.g. Field Assessment and Coordination Teams (FACT),[82] to the affected country if requested by the national society. After assessing the needs, Emergency Response Units (ERUs)[83] may be deployed to the affected country or region. They are specialized in the response component of the emergency management framework.
