Episode #268: How Mutual Aid Works in a Major Emergency in the United States

October 14, 2024 00:10:52
Episode #268:  How Mutual Aid Works in a Major Emergency in the United States
Managing Uncertainty
Episode #268: How Mutual Aid Works in a Major Emergency in the United States

Oct 14 2024 | 00:10:52

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Show Notes

In Episode #268 of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, titled “How Mutual Aid Works in a Major Emergency in the United States,” host Bryan Strawser, Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the intricacies of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Joined by Helen, the discussion uncovers the critical role EMAC plays in facilitating resource coordination across state lines during emergencies, using Hurricane Helene as a recent example. The episode sheds light on the process from pre-event preparations with mission-ready packages to the activation of state EMAC capabilities when a governor declares an emergency. Listeners gain insight into how states mobilize mutual …

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