Here are some Google hits on a search for “logistics specialist”. I used to joke about becoming one, often after arranging a complex social event, but now I know there are people who are trained for this, and thank goodness they do exist. FEMA’s Logistics Specialist Training Manual (PDFs). Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance job listings: Disaster Logistics Officer and Disaster Logistics Specialist. Department of Health and Human Services Logistics Program Specialist (Following a Disaster when ESF-8 is activated, the incumbent of this position is required to work irregular work schedules (evenings, nights, and weekends)). This TEC webpage has a photo and listing for a local guy, Brian Beadnell, who, according to the Mercury News “left from Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento on Tuesday headed to New York” to work on logistics. And, bonus link: FEMA’s Emergency Support Functions list. We didn’t want an opportunity to show how prepared we are, but I’m glad we were.