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Vermont became one of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) partners this year. Forty-eight states and two territories have adopted EMAC to enable mutual aid support during times of emergencies.

EMAC allows for a quick response to disasters using unique resources and expertise possessed by member states.

EMAC DEPLOYMENTS

April, 2009 - Two Vermont Emergency Management staff members to Minnesota to assist with flood response.

LEGISLATION

To view the legislation which allows Vermont to be a partner in this compact - click here.

RESOURCES

Resources could be any of the following and more:

• Fire Suppression
• ICS trained personnel to provide assistance to the EOCs
• Equipment
• EMS staff
• Law enforcement personnel
• Transportation
• Natural resources personnel
• Vermont National Guard assets, if requested.

If you have any questions concerning EMAC, please contact our office at 1-800-347-0488.