Tennessee authorities, as stated by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, use rapid DNA testing to help identify human remains, and extensive physical damage to remains and the presence of hazardous materials can cause the identification process to proceed slowly and methodically.
October 13, 2025
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procedural
Describes a forensic identification method and factors that can slow the process as reported by a state emergency management agency.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) can deploy district coordinators to an incident area at the request of county authorities.
October 10, 2025
high
procedural
General emergency management procedure regarding TEMA district coordinator deployment.