1. A. The purpose of these regulations is:

   1. 1. to establish an agreement for providing governmental services and resources in preparation for, response to and recovery from any disaster resulting in a formal declaration of emergency; and
   2. 2. to provide an easily accessible source of information on procedures used during the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact process.

2. B. The scope of these regulations is:

   1. 1. a simple and efficient structure for requesting and receiving disaster assistance from other participating parishes;
   2. 2. resolution of potential legal and administrative issues in advance of a disaster; and
   3. 3. a tool to strengthen mutual aid resources across Louisiana by strengthening local government’s capacity to respond to a disaster.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 29:725.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, LR 38:1020 (April 2012).