In addition, U.S. NORTHCOM Commander General Jacoby joined by video teleconference.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

NorthCom, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has direct responsibility for providing plans, offering guidance and overseeing military operations related to homeland security inside the United States.

CNN: Military ponders disaster response unit

Senior NorthCom military commanders have been told in recent weeks to start developing operational concepts, a major task being the airlift of military and medical assets, the official said.

CNN: Military ponders disaster response unit