NIMS promotes the use of state and local mutual aid to help local jurisdictions better handle large-scale disasters. Where can I find information on how to write a mutual aid agreement?
The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), in coordination with DHS/FEMA and a cross-section of emergency responders. has developed a tool to assist State and local governments in the preparation of model legislation designed to streamline the sharing of assistance and resources between communities during a disaster. The model is available for download at www.emacweb.org. Additionally, many States, such as North Carolina, have developed State-Wide mutual aid systems www.dem.dcc.state.nc.us/MUTAID/index.htm.
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