Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and DeKalb County
Body
Information Contact: Darnell D Fullum
Phone Number: (678) 406-7731
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of the memorandum of agreement between DeKalb County Fire Rescue and the State of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) for mutual aid assistance of the Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) teams.
NEED/IMPACT:
The State of Georgia is vulnerable to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and emergencies. The Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981, O.C.G.A. § 38-3-1 et seq., gives the State and local governments authority to make agreements for mutual aid assistance in emergencies. Approval of this memorandum of agreement will allow DeKalb County Fire Rescue to continue as a member of a special regional GSAR team.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Reimbursement of Costs incurred by DeKalb County during emergencies.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...