LAC 55:XXIII.103. Purpose and Scope

A. The purpose of these regulations is: 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. to provide an easily accessible source of information on procedures used during the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact process. B. The scope of these regulations is: 1. a simple and efficient structure for requesting and receiving disaster assistance from other participating parishes; 2. resolution of potential legal and administrative issues in advance of a disaster; and 3. a tool to strengthen mutual aid resources across Louisiana by strengthening local government’s capacity to respond to a disaster.