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EMAC Overview July 17, 2008 National Mutual Aid The Emergency Management Assistance Compact is a nationally adopted mutual aid Compact that facilitates the sharing of mutual aid resources (services, personnel and equipment) across state lines during times of disaster and emergency. Membership: 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The History of EMAC EMAC was initiated by Florida Governor Lawton Chiles after the devastation left by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The History of EMAC (Continued) • 1992 - Concept of Emergency Management Compact Conceived by Southern US Governors • 1993 - Adopted as Southern Regional Emergency Management Assistance Compact • 1995 - Agreement broadened to EMAC and NEMA became administrator • 1996 - Endorsed by National Governor’s Association & FEMA for Nationwide Use • 1996 - Ratified by US Congress and Signed into Law (PL 104-321) The Goals of EMAC • Provide national leadership and expertise on mutual aid • Coordinate EMAC capabilities with national preparedness, response and recovery • Sustain and enhance mutual aid capabilities • Promote mutual aid and strengthen relationships Deploy Under EMAC • • • • • • • • • • State/Local EOC Support Damage assessment Disaster recovery services Logistics support Donations management Law Enforcement services Communications Fire fighting Aviation support Biological/chemical Response Teams • Medical support services • • • • • • • • • • • Hazard mitigation Community outreach Search and Rescue Debris clearance services Public Health services Environmental Health services HazMat Response Teams Human services/mass care Animal control services Incident Management Teams HazMat Response Teams Any capability from Member States can be shared EMAC: Effective & Scalable 2004 2005 Response Resource Breakdown 85 Days of Response 38 States Deployed 733 Civilians Personnel 1,828 National Guard 2005 215 Days of Response 48 States Deployed 19,426 Civilians Personnel 46,503 National Guard Source: GAO-07-854 Recent Events • Iowa Flooding – 29 Missions – 216 Personnel (100% Civilian) – 1.7 Million • California Lightening Wildfires – 18 Missions – 170 Personnel (73% National Guard) – 11.4 Million July 14, 2008 Data - Unaudited Governance Structure NEMA National Emergency Management Association EMAC Committee • State Emergency Management Directors • Private Sector Liaison (non-voting) EMAC Administration EMAC Advisory Group • Response & Recovery Stakeholders • Federal Partners Operational Coordination Components • National Coordination Group • National Coordinating Team(s) • Regional Coordinating Team(s) • A-Team(s) • NEMA EMAC Coordinator • EMAC Training Coordinator • Senior EMAC Advisor • Legal Liaison Executive Task Force (ETF) • ETF Chair • Immediate Past ETF Chair • ETF Chair Elect • 10 Lead State Regional Representatives • 3 At-large Members • EMAC Administration (identified above) Advisory Group Members • • • • • • • • Adjutants General Association of the United States Association of Public Communications Officials American Ambulance Association American Public Works American Waterworks Association Association of State & Territorial Health Officials International Association of Fire Chiefs International City/County Management Association • • • • • • • • • • Major City Chiefs Association National Association of Counties National Association of County & City Health Official National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials National Governor’s Association National League of Cities National Sheriffs’ Association Centers for Disease Control & Prevention DHS/FEMA National Guard Bureau State Support of EMAC • Designate personnel to support EMAC • Define roles & responsibilities (in-state) Implementing EMAC EMAC Process: Step # 1 Preparing upfront will get resources deployed faster and more accurately Escalated Response • National Model Intrastate Mutual Aid Agreement that compliments EMAC for a seamless escalation of the response. • Working with disciplines to develop implementation plans at the intrastate level Resource Typing • National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Resource: Personnel, teams and major items of equipment available for assignment to incidents. – Category: Function where resource is most useful – Kind: broad category of like resources, such as teams, personnel, equipment, supplies, vehicles, and aircraft – Component: A part of the resource – Metric: standard of measurement – Type: Level of capability Mission Packages • It is how resources are requested during events! • The Step after Resource Typing: • Identifies the Resource Type, the mission, cost, logistics, etc. • Identifies, evaluates and documents the knowledge, skills and abilities of personnel (aka Credentials) who will deploy on the team. Mission Packaging Mission Packaging Mission Package Example BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT PACKAGE k. ESTIMATED COST PER DAY: PERSONNEL $ 4,800.00 EQUIPMENT COSTS: $ 5,160.00 TOTAL: $9960.00 Mission Package Status • Delivered 92 mission packages to FEMA • Being reviewed by FEMA Project Support Team (Working Group) • Continue to develop mission packages for deployable resources – First Focus: Work with Disciplines through the EMAC Advisory Group • Continuity of Government Teams Why Mission Packaging Works: Credentialing • Use Resource Typing to Build the Mission Packages • Within the Mission Package: Assign personnel that have the skills, knowledge, and abilities • Resource Owner Registries – Verify professional licenses/certificates, etc. – De-list from mission package Credentialing • When Deploy: Arrive at Staging Area with State Issued Photo ID, Agency Issued ID, and EMAC Mission Documentation • Assign event identification (badge, arm band, etc.) at Staging Area • Leave event identification at Staging Area when demobilized EMAC Process: Steps 2 & 3 EMAC Process begins with a Governor’s Declaration Emergency EMAC Process: Steps 4 & 5 Recur until needs are met Requesting Assistance Requesting State State Emergency Management Agency Resource Owner: Agency, Department, Local, County, City etc. EMAC does not “own” resources. It is the system for moving resources. Providing Assistance Assisting State State Emergency Management Agency Resource Owner: Agency, Department, Local, County, City etc. EMAC does not “own” resources. It is the system for moving resources. Assistance Through EMAC EMAC Requesting State State Emergency Management Agency Resource Provider: Agency, Department, Local, County, City etc. Assisting State Resource Movement State Emergency Management Agency Resource Provider: Agency, Department, Local, County, City etc. EMAC does not “own” resources. It is the system to move the resources. EMAC Process: Steps 6, 7 & 8 Consider demobilization requirements when resources are mobilized. Changes in the mission result in an amendment to the mission order before demobilization EMAC Process: Steps 9 & 10 Auditing, keeping good records, & matching to mission order speeds reimbursement Resource Owner Assisting State EMAC Form R-2 EMAC Form R-1 Reimburse Assisting State • Compile Documentation (that support mission expenses) & compare costs to mission •Timesheets/payroll •Lodging/Food (if not provided on mission) •Payment Vouchers •Receipts •Etc. •Prepare Payment Vouchers • Submit audited claim to home state EMA with costs compiled on EMAC R2 Form with supporting documentation (retain copy for files) • Review/Audit Reimbursement Claims from Resource Owner: Seek additional documentation or decline costs •Compile Documentation (that support mission expenses) on EMAC R1 Form •Timesheets/payroll •Lodging/Food (if not provided on mission) •Payment Vouchers •Receipts •Etc. • Submit audited claim with cover letter and support documentation (retain copy) • Review claims and supporting documentation • Request additionally needed documentation and/or discuss claim issues with Assisting State • Issue payment to Assisting State per instructions on cover letter • If seeking Federal Reimbursement: Use records to write Project Worksheet if available for public assistance under Stafford Act Pay Resource Owner Requesting State Pay Assisting State (when receive reimbursement package or when reimbursed) Reimbursement Packages Should Follow State GAAP Procedures For More Information Angela Copple NEMA EMAC Coordinator National Emergency Management Association [email protected] Kristin Robinson NEMA Government Relations Director National Emergency Management Association [email protected] Visit the EMAC web site at: www.emacweb.org