2025 Mutual Aid for Building Departments Region 4

This regional fact sheet informs local officials and community stakeholders about building department mutual aid support following a disaster. It highlights the importance of mutual aid agreements for augmenting personnel to handle post-disaster tasks such as inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The document explains the mechanisms of mutual aid agreements, including the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and Intrastate Mutual Aid Systems (IMAS), and provides guidance on utilizing these resources effectively.