In one embodiment, a method is performed. A device may receive a registration request from a user equipment (UE) device associated with a category. The device may receive a registration response from an access and mobility function (AMF). The registration response may comprise a group identifier associated with the category. The device may select resources from a resource pool based on the group identifier. The resource pool may be dedicated for use for emergency communications. The device may allocate the selected resources to the UE device.