The Unified Coordination Group:

The Unified Coordination Group (UCG) is a structure within the National Response Framework that consists of senior leaders representing state, tribal, territorial, insular area, and federal interests, and, under certain circumstances, local jurisdictions, the private sector, and NGOs.

This group functions to facilitate unified coordination, which is essential for managing complex responses and ensuring that all levels of government and private entities work cohesively. As stated in the FEMA Study Material “The Unified Coordination Group (UCG) is composed of senior leaders representing state, tribal, territorial, insular area and federal interests and, in certain circumstances, local jurisdictions, the private sector, and NGOs”

Source: https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is800d/english/instructor%20guide/el0800.d%20ig.pdf