UNCLASSIFIED 1 January 2006 Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) As of 1 April 2007

UNCLASSIFIED 2 What is EMAC? Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is: A national Governor’s interstate mutual aid compact A compact that facilitates the sharing of resources, personnel and equipment across state lines during times of disaster and emergency Formalized into law by member states

UNCLASSIFIED : Ratified by the United States Congress and signed into law (PL ) 1999: Since 1999, state members have activated EMAC 53 times for emergency events EMAC History

UNCLASSIFIED 4 EMAC Mission Facilitate the efficient and effective sharing of resources between member states during times of disaster or emergency

UNCLASSIFIED 5 EMAC Purpose EMAC does: Maximize use of all available resources Coordinate deployment of EMAC resources with National Response Plan resources Expedite and streamline delivery of assistance between member states Protect state sovereignty Provide management and oversight EMAC does NOT: Replace Federal support Alter a state’s operational direction and control Move resources from county to county, city to city, or locality to locality Endorse self-deployments

UNCLASSIFIED 6 EMAC Members As of 2006, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have enacted EMAC legislation.

UNCLASSIFIED 7 EMAC Endorsements The Southern, Midwestern, Western, New England and National Governors’ Associations (NGA) Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) National Guard Bureau (NGB) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

UNCLASSIFIED 8 How Does EMAC Work?

UNCLASSIFIED 9 EMAC Activation (simplified) 1.Governor issues state of emergency 2.Authorized representative from the affected state alerts EMAC National Coordinating Group 3.Affected state requests A-Team deployment or uses in-house EMAC A-Team trained personnel 8.Responding state requests reimbursement 9.Responding state reimbursed 4.A-Team works with State to determine assistance via EMAC Operations System 5.A-Team helps state determine costs and availability of resources 6.States complete requisitions and negotiation of costs (RUF defined) 7.Resources are sent to affected state Feedback Adjustments

UNCLASSIFIED 10 EMAC Applications Hazard mitigation Community outreach Search and rescue Debris clearance Information & planning Public Health Hazardous materials Human services/mass care Animal control Information/planning Terrorist events State/Local EOC Support Damage assessment Disaster recovery Logistics Donations management Security Communications Fire fighting Aviation support Biological/chemical events Medical personnel/resources Any capability of member states can be shared among member states

UNCLASSIFIED 11 EMAC Response To Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

UNCLASSIFIED 12 Total EMAC Response Current 1/17/2006 Total estimated EMAC response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, NCT, and RCT): 65,714 Personnel Deployed* 19,353 Civilian 46,361 National Guard $8,277 M Estimated Cost* * See Notes Page

UNCLASSIFIED 13 Hurricane Katrina Image courtesy of NOAA Louisiana (LA)Mississippi (MS) 8/28/05 – EMAC A-Team deployed 8/29/05 – Katrina made landfall 986 Requests for Assistance 37,8365 Personnel deployed* –7,726 Civilian –29,639 National Guard $4,246M Estimated cost* 8/27/05 – EMAC A-Team deployed 8/29/05 – Katrina made landfall 889 Requests for Assistance 23,887 Personnel deployed* –10,383 Civilian –13,504 National Guard $3,455M Estimated cost* Current as of: 1/17/2006 Total Estimated EMAC Response to Katrina (LA & MS): 1,875 Requests for Assistance 61,252 Personnel Deployed –18,109 Civilian –43,143 National Guard $7,701M Estimated Cost * See Notes Page

UNCLASSIFIED 14 Hurricane Rita Image courtesy of NOAA Louisiana (LA) Texas (TX) 9/24/05 – Rita made landfall 159 Requests for Assistance 4,127 Personnel deployed* –1,021 Civilian –3,106 National Guard $553M Estimated cost* 9/24/05 – Rita made landfall 80 Requests for Assistance 234 Personnel deployed* –158 Civilian –76 National Guard $20M Estimated cost* Total Estimated EMAC Response to Rita (LA & TX): 239 Requests for Assistance 4,361 Personnel Deployed –1,179 Civilian –3,182 National Guard $573M Estimated Cost Current as of: 1/17/2006 * See Notes Page

UNCLASSIFIED 15 Why is EMAC Successful?

UNCLASSIFIED 16 Reasons for EMAC Effectiveness Administrative oversight and support staff follow formal business protocols Upfront problem solving Provisions in Compact clarify reimbursement, licensure, and liability Continuity of operations are assured due to standard operating procedures 5 year Strategic Plan allows for continual improvement Customized technology development Active membership

UNCLASSIFIED 17 EMAC Governance Structure National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) EMAC Committee EMAC Administration Executive Task Force (ETF) EMAC Operations EMAC Chair Immediate past chair Chair Elect Lead State Representatives 3 At-Large Members Legal Liaison EMAC Coordinator (non-voting) Senior Advisor (non-voting) EMAC Coordinator Senior EMAC Advisor Legal Liaison Multi-Discipline Advisory Group National Coordinating Group A-Teams Regional Coordinating Teams National Coordinating Team

UNCLASSIFIED 18 EMAC Key Provisions “…the state rendering aid may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection for such state” “…licenses, certificates, or other permits…shall be deemed licensed, certified, or permitted by the state requesting assistance” “Employees…rendering aid…shall be considered agents of the requesting state for tort liability and immunity purposes” “…any party state rendering aid…shall be reimbursed by the party state receiving aid for any loss or damage to or expense incurred…” (requesting state)

UNCLASSIFIED 19 Member State Responsibilities Educate emergency staff and state agencies on the EMAC process Train A-Team members on EMAC operations Develop and maintain procedures for A-Team activation Develop and maintain procedures for requesting and providing assistance Evaluate procedures through exercises

UNCLASSIFIED 20 Operational Response

UNCLASSIFIED 21 EMAC Span of Control Disaster Operation ComponentsOperation LevelsFunctions National Coordinating Group (NCG) State of the Chair of EMAC for that year National Coordinating Team (NCT) Co-located with FEMA EST at the NEOC DHS/FEMA HQ, Washington, DC Regional Coordinating Team (RCT) Co-Located with Federal ESF’s at the DHS/FEMA Regional OPS Center EMAC A-Team Co-located with State/Federal Personnel In the appropriate requesting state EOC Action Function Control Function Coordination Function Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

UNCLASSIFIED 22 Example: Single State / Single Region Event EMAC Level 3 Operation National Coordinating Group (NCG) EMAC Member State Requesting Assistance

UNCLASSIFIED 23 Example: Single State / Multi-State / Single Region Event EMAC Level 2 Operation National Coordinating Group (NCG) EMAC A-Team Requesting State EOC Regional Coordinating Team (RCT) EMAC A-Team Requesting State EOC

UNCLASSIFIED 24 EMAC Level 1 Operation National Coordinating Group (NCG) Regional Coordinating Team (RCT) RRCC National Coordinating Team (NCT) NRCC EMAC A-Team Requesting State EOC Regional Coordinating Team (RCT) RRCC EMAC A-Team Requesting State EOC EMAC A-Team Requesting State EOC EMAC A-Team Requesting State EOC Example: Multi-State / Multi-Region Event

UNCLASSIFIED 25 Example of Level 1 Operation National Coordinating Team Washington, DC, NRCC Region VI RCC EMAC RCT Region IV RCC TX EOC EMAC A-TEAM LA EOC EMAC A-TEAM MS EOC EMAC A-TEAM AL EOC EMAC A-TEAM National Coordination Group (NCG) FL EOC EMAC A-TEAM

UNCLASSIFIED 26 Disaster Operation Components

UNCLASSIFIED 27 EMAC Operational Units National Coordination Group A-Team Regional Coordinating Teams National Coordinating Team Full time administrative support – NEMA

UNCLASSIFIED 28 National Coordination Group Collateral responsibility of the Chair of the Operations Sub-Committee Activates EMAC operational process on short notice Provides oversight of EMAC operations

UNCLASSIFIED 29 A-Team Deploys at request of impacted state Operates from impacted State’s EOC or command and control center Serves as liaison between responding states, other EMAC assisting states and the impacted state Coordinates assistance requests between impacted state and other member states

UNCLASSIFIED 30 A-Team Mission A-Teams can: Facilitate EMAC requests between the impacted state and responding states Review the impacted state resource request Complete the EMAC interstate mutual aid request (REQ-A) A-Teams cannot: Have allocation authority Prioritize resource utilization Obligate state funds Create a pool of resources to be distributed to states on a basis of need

UNCLASSIFIED 31 Regional Coordinating Team Deploys at the Discretion of EMAC Chair, FEMA Request, and NEMA Operates from FEMA Regional Coordination Center Interfaces with National Coordinating Team and A-Teams in impacted States in the Region Compiles Information & Prepares Sit Reps on EMAC Activities in Region Reimbursement by FEMA

UNCLASSIFIED 32 National Coordinating Team Deploys at the discretion of the EMAC Chair, FEMA request, and NEMA Integrated with Emergency Support Functions in FEMA National Response Coordination Center Interfaces with Regional Coordinating Teams, A-Teams, National Coordination Group, and NEMA Prepares national sit rep of all EMAC activities Typically includes a National Guard liaison Reimbursed by FEMA

UNCLASSIFIED 33 Disciplines Working With EMAC

UNCLASSIFIED 34 Intrastate Mutual Aid Legislation Agencies within the states should develop intrastate mutual aid agreements with their state before the event occurs. This will allow resources to be shared quickly and efficiently. For more information, visit

UNCLASSIFIED 35 Health Community Issues Licensing & Liability Compact Addresses Issues Resource Typing/Standards Standard Description of Assets/Qualifications Common Operating Procedures National Health Response SOP

UNCLASSIFIED 36 EMAC Vision EMAC…the cornerstone of national mutual aid “The use of EMAC will become institutionalized and automatic within the emergency management community and the various emergency support functions.”

UNCLASSIFIED 37 EMAC Success Stories Since 1999, EMAC has been activated 53 times for events such as: 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 2004 Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne 2003 Hurricane Isabel 2001 Terrorist Attacks

UNCLASSIFIED 38 End