The DSWD Rapid Emergency Telecommunications Team (RETT) is the rapid deployment team equipped with ICT resources organized to address the communications, electronics, and information needs of disaster managers and affected population in a disaster-stricken area. RETT provides emergency telecommunications support on the ground for command and control and communication relief to victims.

The DSWD RETT is an active member of the Emergency Telecommunications (ETC) Cluster led by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).