What is the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management System Initiative?
The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management System is an initiative undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security through the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Integrations Center (NIC) and the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), in cooperation with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This system will enhance emergency readiness and response at all levels of government through a comprehensive and integrated system that will allow a jurisdiction to augment response resources if needed. The system will allow emergency management personnel to identify, locate, request, order and track outside resources quickly and effectively. It will allow them to obtain information on specific resource capabilities, location, cost and support requirements. The key concepts of the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management System include: The use of pre-incident agreements (including mutual aid, Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), and others) by donor and requ
The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management System is an initiative undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security through the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Integrations Center (NIC) and the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), in cooperation with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This system will enhance emergency readiness and response at all levels of government through a comprehensive and integrated system that will allow a jurisdiction to augment response resources if needed. The system will allow emergency management personnel to identify, locate, request, order and track outside resources quickly and effectively. It will allow them to obtain information on specific resource capabilities, location, cost and support requirements. The key concepts of the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management System include: • The use of pre-incident agreements (including mutual aid, Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), and others) by donor and re
