In 2008, Pennsylvania codified their Intrastate Mutual Aid System. This system automatically enrolls relevant subdivisions and is overseen by a unique committee of state emergency service practitioners.
Enacted: 2008
Compact Type: Codified
Compact Name: T. 35 Pa.C.S.A., Pt. V, Ch. 73, Subch. C, Intrastate Mutual Aid
Opt in/ Opt out: Opt out
Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee: Yes
Reimbursement/Payment: Receiving
Workers Comp: Sending
Liability: Receiving
Operational Command and Control: Split — sending has administrative control (i.e. protocols and procedures), but receiving has operational control
Credentialing: Yes
Time in Effect: Emergency Declaration
Home Rule or Dillon’s Rule: Dillon’s Rule
Last updated: December 10, 2013 at 13:48 pm
