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.,' <br /> �� . ' i <br /> Frequently Asked <br /> Questions About <br /> Illinois Public Works <br /> Illinois Mutual Aid Network <br /> Public Works (IPWMAN) <br /> Mutual Aid Network <br /> Q 1. What is IPWMAN? <br /> A. The Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network(IPWMAN)provides a formalized system <br /> for government agencies to enter into a written mutual aid agreement to provide and receive <br /> emergency assistance in the event of natural or man-made disasters or other situations that <br /> require action or attention beyond the normal capabilities of an agency. This organization <br /> embodies the concept of"community helping community"by providing an organized <br /> process for response to an emergency. An agency requesting assistance receives the type of <br /> equipment, materials and personnel services that are needed to react to the event. <br /> Q 2. What is the purpose of the Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement? <br /> A. The formation of IPWMAN complies with criteria established by the Federal Emergency <br /> Management Agency(FEMA) for recognizing the eligibility of costs under the Public <br /> Assistance Program incurred through mutual aid agreements between applicants and other <br /> entities. (FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy Number DAP9523.6, August 13, 2007) <br /> IPWMAN provides a network to help others with personnel, equipment, materials and other <br /> resources for natural and man-made disaster response. <br /> Q 3. Who can belong to t6is organization? <br /> A. This organization was formed to coordinate resources for local municipal public works <br /> departments, public water agencies, public waste water agencies, township road districts, <br /> unit road districts, county highway departments and any other governmental entity that <br /> performs a public works function as they respond to emergency situations. <br /> Q 4. Does my agency have the legal authority to become a member? <br /> A. The Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq., pmvides the basic <br /> legal authority for units of local government to contract with other units of government. <br /> Please consult your agency's legal counsel for detailed legal advice. <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br /> Last Updated: 12/9R008 4:53 PM <br />