A single agreement provides access to all member utilities statewide
Provides access to resources during an emergency without pre-contractual limitations or retainer fees
Expedites the arrival of aid
Members have a pre-established relationship under which they are able to share resources during an emergency at the discretion of each participating agency
Is consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Provides a list of emergency contacts and phone numbers
Reduces administrative conflicts
Aid agreement contains indemnification and workers’ compensation provisions to protect participating utilities, and provides for reimbursement of costs, as needed
Minimizes federal bureaucracy
Minimizes recovery time
Provides the resources to respond and recover quickly from a disaster
A mutual assistance program consistent with other statewide mutual aid programs and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
