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Mutual aid agreements and other types of assistance agreements facilitate the rapid sharing of emergency aid and resources among governments and organizations at all levels. These can involve pre-existing agreements like the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) or may require the creation of new instruments to address emerging events or parties outside of existing compacts. Depending on the nature and extent of an agreement, a state’s laws may govern the formation and operation of the mutual aid arrangement.

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreements Fact Sheet