HB 469
LC3204
| Sara Novak (D) HD 77 |
| Allow emergency funds to be used for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact |
SB 173
LC0908 David Howard (R) SD 29 Eliminate continuing emergency or disaster without legislative involvement
LC3204
| Sara Novak (D) HD 77 |
| Allow emergency funds to be used for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact |
Sent Feb. 22:
ReplyDeleteRepresentative Whitman,
Missoula County supports HB 469: Allow emergency funds to be used for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, heard this morning in the House State Administration Committee.
The National Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a way for states to share resources during an emergency. Very similar to one county assisting a neighboring county, this program creates a mechanism for state and local government resources to provide assistance outside state boundaries. Missoula County routinely deploys resources through EMAC to assist states; most recently, firefighting resources were deployed to California amid a devastating fire season. Additionally, Missoula County has sent resources as far away as Florida following hurricanes. Often, the determining factor for a local government agency to send resources is the ability to “front the costs” of the deployment until the receiving state directly pays that agency. Payment can take up to 18 months and can be detrimental to operating budgets.
HB 469 creates a mechanism for the state of Montana to directly reimburse local government agencies while awaiting payment from the receiving state. This advanced funding will make it easier for local government agencies to support EMAC deployments.
Please support HB 469.
Sent Feb. 26:
ReplyDeleteRepresentatives,
Missoula County supports HB 469: Allow emergency funds to be used for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, up for second reading today, on the House floor.
The National Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a way for states to share resources during an emergency. Very similar to one county assisting a neighboring county, this program creates a mechanism for state and local government resources to provide assistance outside state boundaries. Missoula County routinely deploys resources through EMAC to assist states; most recently, firefighting resources were deployed to California amid a devastating fire season. Additionally, Missoula County has sent resources as far away as Florida following hurricanes. Often, the determining factor for a local government agency to send resources is the ability to “front the costs” of the deployment until the receiving state directly pays that agency. Payment can take up to 18 months and can be detrimental to operating budgets.
HB 469 creates a mechanism for the state of Montana to directly reimburse local government agencies while awaiting payment from the receiving state. This advanced funding will make it easier for local government agencies to support EMAC deployments.
Please support HB 469.
Sent March 24:
ReplyDeleteSenator Bennett,
Missoula County supports HB 469: Allow emergency funds to be used for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, up for hearing this afternoon in the Senate State Administration Committee.
The National Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a way for states to share resources during an emergency. Very similar to one county assisting a neighboring county, this program creates a mechanism for state and local government resources to provide assistance outside state boundaries. Missoula County routinely deploys resources through EMAC to assist states; most recently, firefighting resources were deployed to California amid a devastating fire season. Additionally, Missoula County has sent resources as far away as Florida following hurricanes. Often, the determining factor for a local government agency to send resources is the ability to “front the costs” of the deployment until the receiving state directly pays that agency. Payment can take up to 18 months and can be detrimental to operating budgets.
HB 469 creates a mechanism for the state of Montana to directly reimburse local government agencies while awaiting payment from the receiving state. This advanced funding will make it easier for local government agencies to support EMAC deployments.
Please support HB 469.