§ 19-13-403 — General implementation

(a) Each party state entering into this compact recognizes
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 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.
(b) 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
provisions of this compact shall be understood.
(c) On behalf of the governor of each state participating
in the compact, the legally designated state official who is
assigned responsibility for homeland security will be
responsible for formulation of the appropriate interstate mutual
aid plans and procedures necessary to implement this compact.