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This page offers answers to frequently asked questions about mutual aid assistance for local building department officials.

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This page offers answers to frequently asked questions about mutual aid + assistance for local building department officials.

What building department functions can mutual aid help with after disasters?

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Mutual aid can be utilized to assist with post-disaster inspections, permitting and enforcement tasks.

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Who are these people coming to help?

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Mutual aid personnel can be classified in two categories: Public-Sector Personnel, also referred to as state assets and can include local, state, and federal officials; and Private-Sector Personnel. The ability to use mutual aid for private sector resources varies from state to state.

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The following public and private-sector resources are capable of assisting communities after disaster:

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What is DRRA 1206 and how can it help me?

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The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, Section 1206 (DRRA-1206) authorizes FEMA Public Assistance grant funding to support recovery staffing needs of local building code and floodplain management departments up to 180 days following the date of the major disaster declaration. DRRA-1206 can help reimburse communities that seek out trained and certified mutual aid responder teams that meet specific criteria.

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For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about DRRA-1206, refer to FEMA's - - FAQ Volume 1 - and - - Volume 2 - . +

Mutual aid can be utilized to assist with post-disaster inspections, permitting and enforcement tasks.

Who are these people coming to help?

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Mutual aid personnel can be classified in two categories: Public-Sector Personnel, also referred to as state assets and can include local, state, and federal officials; and Private-Sector Personnel. The ability to use mutual aid for private sector resources varies from state to state.

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The following public and private-sector resources are capable of assisting communities after disaster:

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Mutual aid personnel can be classified in two categories: Public-Sector Personnel, also referred to as + state assets and can include local, state, and federal officials; and Private-Sector Personnel. The + ability to use mutual aid for private sector resources varies from state to state.

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The following public and private-sector resources are capable of assisting communities after disaster: +

  • Building Code Officials
  • Building Safety & Code Inspectors
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    Who are these people coming to help?

What is DRRA 1206 and how can it help me?

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The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, Section 1206 (DRRA-1206) authorizes FEMA Public Assistance grant funding to support recovery staffing needs of local building code and floodplain management departments up to 180 days following the date of the major disaster declaration. DRRA-1206 can help reimburse communities that seek out trained and certified mutual aid responder teams that meet specific criteria.

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For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about DRRA-1206, refer to FEMA's - The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, Section 1206 (DRRA-1206) authorizes FEMA Public Assistance + grant funding to support recovery staffing needs of local building code and floodplain management + departments up to 180 days following the date of the major disaster declaration. DRRA-1206 can help + reimburse communities that seek out trained and certified mutual aid responder teams that meet specific + criteria.

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For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about DRRA-1206, refer to FEMA's + FAQ Volume 1 - and - and + Volume 2 . @@ -93,21 +61,23 @@

What is DRRA 1206 and how can it help me?

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Step 1: Understanding mutual aid options in {{ stateString }}

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The first major step towards using mutual aid is learning more about existing + mutual aid agreements and policies specific to your state of territory.

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It is also important to learn about options for finding help from outside + your state of territory. +

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The next step to rebuilding following a disaster should be to connect with emergency management agencies and staff in your state, local, tribal or territorial location.

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How they can help:

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  • Local emergency management coordinators have established connections and protocols to + quickly mobilize personnel and resources from neighboring jurisdictions. +
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How they can help:

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  • Many states and territories have laws and agreements in place that provide liability + protections and reimbursement mechanisms for shared personnel through mutual aid. + Coordinating with a state agency can help ensure rebuilding occurs safely, efficiently, and + in compliance with codes and regulations. +
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How they can help:

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  • A state hazard mitigation officer can help identify funding opportunities, facilitate + connections with other jurisdictions for mutual aid, provide guidance on developing + effective agreements and protocols, and offer training and exercise support to improve + readiness. +
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