Emergency Management Assistance Compact
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a mutual aid agreement among states and territories of the United States. It enables states to share resources during natural and man-made disasters, including terrorism.
| Formation | 1996 |
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| Type | Interstate compact |
| Headquarters | Administered by the National Emergency Management Association |
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Membership | All U.S. states, District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam |
| Website | emacweb.org |
EMAC complements the national disaster response system. EMAC is used alongside federal assistance or when federal assistance is not warranted. EMAC facilitates the maximum use of all available resources within member states' inventories.
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