The state of Illinois adopted the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, which is a comprehensive approach to intrastate mutual aid. It provides an opportunity for entities who do not wish to participate to opt out.
Enacted: 2009
Compact Type: Codified
Compact Name: ILCS Ch. 20, ACT 3305, Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act
Opt in/Opt out: Opt out
Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee: No
Reimbursement/Payment: State, from the Disaster Relief Fund
Workers Comp: State, from the Disaster Relief Fund
Liability: Respective
Operational Command and Control: Split
Credentialing: Yes
Time in Effect: Emergency Declaration
Home Rule or Dillon’s Rule: Dillon’s Rule, except for municipalities individually granted Home Rule
Last updated: December 10, 2013 at 13:32 pm
