TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Greg Blaskey, EMA Director
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Approving an Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Emergency Management Agency has been a partner member of the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association (IESMA), a mutual aid organization that allows for the sharing of resources and information throughout the state to assure communities can respond to and recover from large scale disasters. This updated agreement reflects the current best practices and concepts in emergency management as well as modernizing language on insurance, indemnification, and reimbursement.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet Emergency Management Agency along with Interim Corporation Counsel is bringing forth a resolution adopting the updated current Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended the Mayor and City Council approve the updated resolution.
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