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5 steps to recovery How International Medical Corps responds to a crisis 1 Mobilize Emergency Response Team The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) controls the Emergency Response Teams (ERT), which are on standby for deployment on 48 hours’ notice in various parts of the world. The unit also keeps a database of specialists who have worked with them before, who can be called upon in times of need. Fact: Every ERT has enough funds and supplies to handle shelter, food, water and other necessities to be self-s \ܝ[