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NORTH CAROLINA WAKE AND LEE COUNTY WAKE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the Counties of Wake and Lee and is effective upon the date of proper execution of each; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes the development of mutual aid agreements for reciprocal emergency management aid and assistance between political subdivisions in North Carolina providing they are consistent with the State Emergency Management Programs and Plans, and; WHEREAS, mutual aid agreements may include but are not limited to the furnishing or exchange of supplies, equipment, facilities, personnel and services during emergencies as defined in North Carolina General Statute 166A; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 166A -19.15 states that the governing body of each county is responsible for emergency management within the geographical limits of the county and all emergency management efforts within the county will be coordinated by the county, including activities of the municipalities within the County, and; WHEREAS, it is the intent of emergency management programs to reduce vulnerability of people and property to damage, injury, and loss of life and property; prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of threatened or affected persons; provide for the rapid and orderly rehabilitation of persons and restoration of property; and provide for cooperation and coordination of activities relating to emergency and disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery; and WHEREAS, mutual aid agreements provide a mechanism to share public sector resources throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, the Counties of Wake and Lee desire to render and receive mutual assistance during emergencies; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is made in an effort to complement the mutual aid agreement signed between the County of Wake and the State of North Carolina by setting forth with the means of resource coordination and open communication between the County of Wake and County of Lee during emergencies; and WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 166A -19.60 all functions and activities performed under this Agreement are hereby declared to be governmental functions; and WHEREAS, functions and activities performed under this Agreement are to be carried out for the benefit of the general public and not for the benefit of any specific individual or individuals; and