Reimbursement Guidelines/Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA) 2008 Emergency ResponseJuly 31st, 2008
FiledJuly 31st, 2008The Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA) supersedes other local mutual aid agreements between governmental units during “major or catastrophic disasters” (evidenced by the Governor’s proclamation of a state of emergency, activation of the State EOC and implementation the State Emergency Plan). The SMAA may also be applicable between participating governmental units in absence of an existing local mutual aid agreement during minor events. Requests for assistance under the SMAA should be through the State EOC with a tasking number if the State is to be the requesting party through ESF#4&9, ESF#8, or ESF#16. Under the SMAA, the assister may claim reimbursement of expenses from the requester consistent with the reimbursement guidelines of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In the event of a Federal Declaration (Disaster, Emergency, or Fire) for an affected area, the SMAA Requesting Parties for assistance within the Declared Area may seek FEMA reimbursement for eligible emerge