§ 10-14-5-2 — General implementation

ARTICLE II—General implementation.
Each party state entering into this compact recognizes that many
emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that
intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and
other emergencies under this compact. Each state further recognizes
that there will be emergencies which require immediate access and
present procedures to apply outside resources to make a prompt and
effective response to such an emergency. This is because few, if any,
individual states have all the resources they may need in all types of
emergencies or the capability of delivering resources to areas where
emergencies exist.
The prompt, full, and effective utilization of resources of the
participating states, including any resources on hand or available from
the federal government or any other source, that are essential to the
safety, care, and welfare of the people in the event of any emergency
or disaster declared by a party state, shall be the underlying principle
on which all articles of this compact shall be understood.
On behalf of the governor of each state participating in the compact,
the legally designated state official who is assigned responsibility for
emergency management will be responsible for formulation of the
appropriate interstate mutual aid plans and procedures necessary to
implement this compact.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-2.5-2.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.