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NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1. RECITALS. The recitals set forth above are true and correct. 2. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms listed below will have the following meanings: A. AGREEMENT - this Interjurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreement, duly executed. B. ASSISTING PARTY - the Party furnishing equipment, supplies, facilities, services and/or manpower to the Requesting Party. C. CIVIL EMERGENCY - an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting consequences thereof within the geographic limits of a given jurisdiction that calls for immediate action or for which there is mi urgent need for assistance or relief to protect the general citizenry. D. DISASTER - the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause, including fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other water contamination, volcanic activity, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action, energy emergency (as that term is defined in Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code), acts of terrorism, and other public calamity requiring Emergency action. E. EMERGENCY - any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural or caused by man, in war or in peace, which results in substantial injury or harm to the population, or substantial damage to or loss of property. F. MUTUAL AID - includes, but is not limited to, such resources as facilities, equipment, services, supplies, and personnel. G. REQUESTING PARTY ~ the Party requesting aid in the event ora Disaster or a Civil Emergency. 3. PARTY'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN. Each Party shall prepare and keep current an emergency management plan for its jurisdiction to provide for emergency and/or disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, in accordance with Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code. The emergency management plan shall incorporate the use of available resources, including personnel, equipment and supplies, necessary to provide and/or receive Mutual Aid. The emergency management plan shall be submitted to the Governor's Division of Emergency Management. 4. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR. The County Judge of the County and the Mayor of each participating municipality in this Agreement shall serve as the Emergency Management Director for his/her respective jurisdiction and shall take all steps necessary for the implementation of this Agreement. 5. ACTIVATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be activated by (a) the Emergency Management Director of the affected Party or the designee of the Emergency Management Director making a request for aid after he or she has made: (a) A declaration of a local state of Disaster pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code; Page 2 of 2 -Interjurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreement