2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §26-309  Mutual aid; responsibilities of agencies and officials; interstate and federal agreements

A. The purposes of the provisions of this section are to facilitate the rendering of aid to persons or property in areas within the state stricken by an emergency and to make unnecessary the execution of written agreements in times of emergency. Any emergency plans duly adopted and approved satisfy the requirement for mutual aid agreements.

B. During an emergency, if the need arises for outside aid in any county, city or town, such aid may be rendered in accordance with approved emergency plans.

C. The governor may, on behalf of this state, enter into reciprocal aid agreements or compacts, mutual aid plans, or other interstate arrangements for the protection of life and property with other states and the federal government. Such mutual aid arrangements may include the furnishing or exchange on terms and conditions deemed necessary of supplies, equipment, facilities, personnel and services.